Philippines, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, C.1970 Buy Now glue residue on the reverse

glue residue on the reverse of some medals from previous board mounting

Azerbaidzhanians and volunteers from the Caucasus

and an eagle that was separately soldered onto the wreath (with two rivets)

edged on the top and bottom with horizontally woven silver aluminum bullion weaving

During USS Yankee's second pass

Philippines, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, C.1970 Buy Now glue residue on the reverseThree piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze with red and green enamels, measuring 45 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, spotting, clasp affixed to its original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal is a military decoration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and is awarded for heroic achievement or meritorious service during, or in support of military action against