Vintage US Marine Corps China Challenge Coin with Gold and Red Dragon on Back

Vintage United States Marine Corps China challenge coin with red & gold dragon on back. An interesting piece for collectors of military challenge coins. The US Marine Corps has been stationed in China on a number of occasions, and marines have accompanied presidents on official visits. The following information from Wikipedia could provide some background for these coins. From 1927 to 1941 the 4th Marine Regiment was stationed in Shanghai at the International Settlement, an enclave for foreigners, to protect American citizens and property during the Northern Expedition and the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Marines earned the nickname "China Marines" and began using the Chinese dragon in their logos.