Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Japanese Army The elaborately engraved blade bears

The elaborately engraved blade bears the officer's name amid foliage and stands of arms

It used to have more binding

The sword itself has a very nice etched 32 1/2 inch long blade

the turn table rotates smoothly

Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Japanese Army The elaborately engraved blade bearsOriginal 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