Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle On the other reverse it

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

Overall a really wonderful wartime issue canteen offered complete and personalized

The flag is cotton construction and measures 33 inches by 26 inches and is in very good condition with minor snags

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

Original U.S. China Marine Named Battle of Soochow Medal - JOHN M. GILBRETH Martini-Henry Rifle On the other reverse itOriginal 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