This is an original silver medal from World War 1, specifically from the United Kingdom. It is a rare and valuable addition to any militaria collection, representing the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the conflict. The medal is in excellent condition and has been well preserved since its creation. Its historical significance cannot be overstated, and it is sure to be a cherished possession for any collector.
This is an extremely rare find. The Mexican Border War, also known as the Border Campaign, refers to a series of military engagements which took place between the United States military and several Mexican factions in the Mexican-American border region of North America during the Mexican Revolution. It was the last major conflict fought on U. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson called up the National Guard to active duty for the first time in the 20th century. The mobilization was a response to the threat of war with Mexico, and the need to protect the border and capture Francisco “Pancho” Villa. The call-up was the first nationwide mobilization of the National Guard in American history.
The product is an original German Bravery & Commemorative Medal of the Spanish Blue Division from 1941. This medal is associated with World War I (1914-18) and falls under the category of Militaria collectibles. It would have been awarded to members of the Spanish Blue Division who showed bravery and dedication during their service in 1941. The medal serves as a historical artifact representing the collaboration between Germany and Spain during this time period.
RE-RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
RARE Collection of 16 USSR Medals / Awards with Certificates. These were awarded mostly when L. Kuchma was the president (of Ukraine). These are vintage Military Service Medals Certifications Document Pins. The medals commemorate events such as “20 Years after the Victory in the Great Patriotic War” (20 years after the War over the Nazis, or 1965), or types of military or civil service. Got these in Ukraine or Crimea somewhere in the early 2000′s. May have been Zaporozhe. There are a couple of Marshall Zhukov (of WW2 fame) medals. These are not medals awarded during WW2, they are anniversary of WW2 medals, for Veterans. One certificate without a Medal, and one Medal without a certificate.
This Marine medal with the low number 4171 was awarded to George H. Lienneman for good conduct during his four-year enlistment period from 1909 to 1913. All of the engraving on the back is by hand. I nearly overlooked this because it’s so neatly done, but, as you can see, each letter is unique. The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal was established in 1896 in the design seen here with a ribbon and medal suspended from a clasp bearing the words U. After 1935, that clasp was eliminated. The name of the recipient, the number of the issue and the dates of service were hand engraved until World War II when the medals began to be numbered on the rim and the name, etc…
Slot broach stitched ribbon pin system. The Soldier’s Medal is awarded to any person of the Armed Forces of the United States or of a friendly foreign nation who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the U. Including Reserve Component soldiers not serving in a duty status at the time of the heroic act, distinguished himself or herself by heroism not involving conflict with an enemy.
An EXTREMELY rare and historic medal. These medals were presented to committee members of the Allied War Commission… On April 6th 1917 congress finally approved the US joining WW1 against the Germans… The commissions would start almostly immediately, the US would take on the role at this point of the Bank/ Production capital of the world.. The 1st visit by an allied nation would be May 9-13 of 1917 and it would be the French and British.. Later there would be Commissions for the Italians, Imperial Japanese, Serbians, Russians, Belgium War Mission. A total of 6 different commissions existed in NYC and each had its own medal produced for the committee members.. Many famous and even iconic people took part in these commissions to include former president Teddy Roosevelt, Marshall Joseph Joffre, Former Prime Minister of Britian Aruthur J Balfour also famous lawyer & ambassador to London Joseph Hodges Choate, would take part and pass away 2 days after the commission. This medal is in excellent shape… Please note the ribbon is VERY fragile as they were made of silk that has greatly deteriorated… So be very careful with it when opening… Otherwise it’s about as nice as these get… I can only imagine what famous or significant world figure was awarded this medal…. Interestingly it was found estate fresh with a French & British Committee example also listed separately… Definitely a person who served on both committees very interesting. Here is more from a great article on these medals. The entry of the United States on the side of the Allies would prove to be decisive. American industry and agriculture would ensure that the Allies could continue to fight in spite of German successes. This would open the floodgates to Allied commissions immediately coming with hats in hands to the center of U. Banking power in New York City. The realization that the U. Was replacing Britain as the world’s banker was not lost on the Allies. It was logical that most of the visiting commissions would be hosted in New York City, the center of the greatest financial power at this point in history. New York City leaders received these various commissions and revelled in the celebrations honoring the visiting Allies. The First Allied Commission was the British and French Allied Commission which made a planned visit on May 9-13, 1917. Headlines trumpeted the first Allied Commission arrivals including, Call to do Our Utmost in the War Loudly Cheered. The New Netherland reverse represents original Dutch Colony along the Hudson River in 1614, later changed to New York. The New York Committee that hosted the various delegations generally followed the same route through Manhattan, starting at The Battery where they were met by the Mayor and then up Broadway to City Hall where reception ceremonies were held in the Aldermanic Chamber. The city was festooned with decorations in certain buildings and public spaces. The commission route then took the visitors to points north. The French commission placed wreaths on the Marquis de Lafayette statue in Union Square, while during the Italian Commission visit, wreaths were placed to honor Giuseppe Garibaldi Statue in Washington Square. The culmination of the first visit by the British-French Commission produced a gathering as even New York had rarely seen before. The Mayor’s Committee hosted more than 1,000 leaders of the city’s public life, business, art, finance, and education gathered at the Waldforf-Astoria. It was the hot ticket of the night with such notables as Marshall Joseph Joffre, commander-in-chief on the Western front. Also in attendance was the former Prime Minister of Britain, Arthur J. Balfour, now acting as the British Foreign Secretary. Shouts and cheers also rang out for former President Teddy Roosevelt, the leading US advocate of entering the war with the Allies. An interesting side note is that one of the leading figures in American public life, a famous lawyer and former ambassador to London, Joseph Hodges Choate, also attended this magnificent dinner. Unfortunately, he died two days later, apparently resulting from his strenuous efforts put forth in welcoming the Allied Missions. Often, the brooches on Allied War Commission medals represent the role of the person receiving the medal. MEDALS FOR THE COMMISSION. It was entirely appropriate that special medals were authorized for the British-French Commission by the New York City Committee. Often attributed to Dieges & Clust, the 35mm circular gilt medal features the bust of Lady Liberty in the center with a border reading, To Make the World Safe for Democracy – We are One. ” The medal is usually found with a dark blue ribbon and a “Committee brooch. Library of Congress Flickr Commons project, 2015. The reverse of the medal has a central seal reading New Netherland founded 1614. ” The inscription around the border reads, “To Honor and Welcome the British and French War Commission May 1917. Also, there may have been a special 18 Kt. Gold medal marked on the edge, Tiffany and Co. The British-French Commission was quickly followed by the Italian Royal Commission in June 1917. The New York Committee followed the same welcome ceremonies and closing reception as the British-French Commission. The medal awarded to the Italian Royal Commission had an identical obverse as the British French medal but used a black ribbon. Some examples show different brooches including “Guest, ” “Committee, ” and Decoration Committee. While the inscriptions are identical on the Italian War Commission medals, interesting variations have been found in the reverses. The obverse is inscribed, The Mayor and Committee of Citizens of the city of New York to Honor and Welcome the Italian Royal Commission to the United States of America June 1917. An interesting variation in font and with a beaded border has been seen. This would lead us to believe that maybe there were multiple makers other than Dieges & Clust. In July 1917, the Russian War Commission was welcomed to New York City. It appears that the Allied War commissions were arriving each month. The Russian War Commission was probably sent by the Provisional Government ofKerensky. Russia was in a state of flux with an ongoing battle between the Bolsheviks and the Mensheviks for control during July 1917. The design of the Russian War Commission incorporated a horizontal bar behind the circular design, making it easy to distinguish from its British French and Italian counter parts. The Mayors Welcome Committee provided a medal that was similar to previous medals but with the addition of the horizontal arm of a Greek-type cross. The reverse was the same as the Italian Royal Commission but with the Russian War Commission noted with the date, July 1917. ” Most examples have been seen with a red, white, and blue ribbon, but one example was seen with a red ribbon and different brooch marked “Official (both pictured). On August 21, 1917, The Belgium War Mission soon followed the Russian visit. The medal commemorating this visit again changes form slightly, resulting in the original medal imposed on an equal arm Greek style cross. The Belgium medal is easy to identify from its red, gold, and black ribbon, again usually found with a “Committee” brooch. The reverse is identical to the Italian and Russian medals but with the Belgium War Mission noted along with the date, July 21, 1917. The Belgium War Commission Medal is the most distinct and easily identified of all the Allied Commission medals. By September 1917, it was the turn of the Imperial Japanese War Commission to arrive in New York City. Japan had participated in WWI from 1914 to 1918 as an ally. The nation played an important role in securing sea lanes in the west Pacific and Indian Oceans against the German Imperial Navy. It also was an opportunity for Japan to expand it sphere of influence and seize German possessions in the Pacific and East Asia. The Imperial Japanese War Commission Medal reverted back to the original design used by the British-French War Commission with a white silk ribbon with central red stripe. It also used the New Netherland seal on the reverse. As additional Allied Commissions visited, medals noted the month and year of their arrival. The final known medal in this series was that of the Serbian Royal Commission which arrived in New York in January 1918. This rarely seen medal used the circular design of the British-French Commission and the Italian War Commission. It had an obverse similar to that of the Russian and Belgium Commissions’ but with a January, 1918 visit date. Fortunately, the war would end in November. It would end the long nightmare of the Allied nations and result in the United States becoming a world power. The medals of the New York City Mayor’s Committee help tell the story of this short period of time. The Imperial Japanese War Commission medal is easily identified by the distinctive ribbon colors. Please check out my other Military Medals & all my great and historical antiques and collectibles!
