United States. A West Indies Naval Campaign Medal to Leading Seaman James Abbott, U.S.S. Massachusetts Archive the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei

the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/8” for Ferdinand Wagner

Two Award Documents to the 23rd Pioneer Battalion

including losing his way and landing in Dunkirk (July 12th)

53 mm (w) x 39

Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for Operations Abroad was instituted on September 26

United States. A West Indies Naval Campaign Medal to Leading Seaman James Abbott, U.S.S. Massachusetts Archive the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei(JAMES ABBOTT, LDS.), 4 Clasps SANTIAGO (all four). In bronze, the recipient's name is officially engraved on the edge, each SANTIAGO clasp is engraved with a date on the reverse (JUNE 6., JUNE 16., JULY 2., JULY 4. respectively), measuring 38. 5 mm in diameter, suspended from a 40 mm (w) x 8. 5 mm (h) bar hanger (brooch) inscribed "U. S. S. MASSACHUSETTS" with pinback, spotting, very light contact, replacement ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnotes: