World War II Army of Occupation Ribbon, 1-3/8" x 3/8"

World War II Army of Occupation Ribbon, 1-3/8" x 3/8"

Dimensions 1-3/8"L x 3/8"H
Acquired from a Military Surplus Store that went out of business.

Awarded for 30 or more consecutive days of duty in one of the occupied territories after World War II.
Presented by Department of War (later Department of the Army and Department of the Air Force)
Eligibility Personnel of the United States Army and United States Air Force
Status Inactive
Established 5 April 1946[2]
First award 2 April 1947[2]
Final award 2 October 1990

The World War II Army of Occupation Ribbon is a military award given to members of the United States Army and Air Force who performed occupation service in Germany, Austria, Italy, Japan, or Korea after World War II. To qualify, individuals had to serve for at least 30 consecutive days in one of these areas