Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle Since they document the entire

Since they document the entire process of construction

The company was preparing to dig in and hold a section of woods when they were counterattacked by enemy tanks supported by infantry

but many German soldiers removed the Saw teeth as a result

On the other reverse it is beautifully engraved with a Whale over the following script:

Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle Since they document the entireOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is a very rare engraved 1937 Battle of Soochow Creek medal named to JOHN M. GILBRETH. It is complete with ribbon and top bar that reads U. S. MARINES. The Soochow Creek Medal actually covers several varieties, but all relate to the US presence in Shanghai when the conflict between China and Japan was brewing. Soochow Creek was a main waterway through Shanghai. The medal was the creation of a member of the 4th Marines