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  1. Oct 21, 2008, 01:37 PM
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    2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

    I found this several years ago and just came across it today.....I found it in Bisbee Arizona while out nugget hunting......

    Thanks for looking, Tom
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    Re: 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

    That's a nice old find! It would be spectacular to track down the family of the original recipient.
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    Re: 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

    Some history:
    http://www.history.navy.mil/medals/2nic.htm
    Here's what the full decoration looks like:
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicaraguan_Campaign_Medal
    And here's one for sale for $25.
    http://www.google.com/search?source=...=Google+Search
    Here is a source that may assist you in ID-ing the recipient of this medal:
    International Medal and Militaria
    http://www.internationalmedalsandmil...RED_USS_DB.doc
    AND: International Medal & Militaria P.O. Box 5879 Hilton Head Island, SC 29938 Phone : (843) 671-3800 email: Bcwmedals@aol.com.

    Good luck,
    Don...
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    Re: 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

    Great looking medal!
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