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US WW2 Medal Ribbon Bar 3. PTO & Philippine Liberation. Painting
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About This Work
Military decorations from World War Two, representing extraordinary valor and sacrifice. 10% discount and free domestic shipping if you order the entire series of all four paintings (eight United States Medal Ribbons).
Top: Pacific Theater of Operations
This ribbon was awarded to service members who participated in military operations in the Pacific Theater during WW2. It represents service in the fight against Imperial Japan, from Pearl Harbor to the islands of the Pacific, including campaigns at Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and the Philippines.
Bottom: Philippine Liberation Medal with two campaign stars indicates that a service member qualified for the award through two separate criteria during the 1944-1945 campaign to liberate the Philippines. The stars are bronze and are worn on the ribbon to denote additional qualifying periods or actions.
Historical Significance:
- Depicts authentic US military medal ribbons from WW2
- Each ribbon tells a story of service in the European or Pacific theaters
- Ribbon bars are a visual record of a veteran's wartime achievements
- Represents campaigns, battles, and acts of valor during 1941-1945
- A tribute to the Greatest Generation who served with honor
Artwork Details:
- Medium: Acrylic on canvas panel
- Size: 16"W x 12"H
- Original artwork by Laurence Kirwan
- Meticulously detailed rendering of authentic ribbon colors and patterns
- Captures the precise arrangement of US military honors
Perfect For:
- WW2 veterans and families
- US military history collectors
- Honoring family members who served in WW2
- Unique military art for home or office
A colorful tribute to American courage and the servicemembers who earned these honors defending freedom.