Philippine Defense Medal - World War II SBBA~Pair~1444_ADJG-ENL-BI~1434_US-ENL-BI Closures: Button closures

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The insignia recognizes those members of the Navy's enlisted force who have acquired the specific professional skills

which dates back to the founding of the Corps in 1775

If a Marine achieves the score of Expert multiple times in his or her career

typically requiring 15 years of experience in RPA service

Philippine Defense Medal - World War II SBBA~Pair~1444_ADJG-ENL-BI~1434_US-ENL-BI Closures: Button closuresPhilippine Defense Medal World War II The Philippine Defense Medal (PDR) is a decoration presented by the Republic of the Philippines to recognize members of the Philippine Commonwealth military and allied forces who served during the defense of the Philippine Islands from December 8, 1941 June 15, 1942. To be eligible, personnel must have served at least 30 days or participated in a combat operation.