USA NY Desert Storm Medal 1991 & Expeditionary Style Medal Siberia
Key Information:
Country: United States
Type: Medal Set (2 pieces)
1) New York State Desert Storm Service Medal (1991)
Awarded to members of the New York National Guard and personnel who participated in Operation Desert Storm (1990–1991)
Diameter approx.: 33.44 mm
2) American Expeditionary Force Siberia Style Medal (commemorative)
Dimensions approx.: 36.68 x 29.02 mm
Material: Bronze / gilt metal
Original ribbons included
Medal Design:
1) New York Desert Storm Medal:
Obverse features map of the Middle East with inscriptions:
“NEW YORK STATE MILITARY FORCES – OPERATION DESERT STORM”
Reverse:
“NEW YORK STATE DESERT STORM SERVICE MEDAL 1991”
2) Expeditionary Style Medal:
Decorative medal featuring stylized emblem (snake/dragon motif within arch). Reverse marked:
“N.S. MEYER, INC. – MADE IN U.S.A.”
Likely produced as a commemorative or non-official award referencing American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia (1918–1920).
Condition:
Both medals in good overall condition with light wear
Desert Storm Medal: minor wear, clear details and inscriptions
Expeditionary Medal: very good condition, minimal wear, strong details
No heavy damage observed
Ribbons in good condition with minor signs of handling
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The New York Desert Storm Medal is an official state-level award issued to National Guard members and participants of the Gulf War (1990–1991). The second medal appears to be a later commemorative piece referencing the American Expeditionary Forces in Siberia, making this an interesting mixed set combining official and collectible material.
Summary:
A collectible United States medal set combining a confirmed Desert Storm service medal with an attractive expeditionary-style commemorative piece.