This Navy Distinguished Service Medal is a highly coveted and prestigious award that recognizes exceptional service and leadership during World War II (1939-45). It is a genuine, original item from this historic time period and is a must-have for any serious militaria collector. The medal’s design features an eagle with its wings spread wide and clutching a shield, symbolizing the strength and bravery of the United States Navy. The ribbon is a striking red, white, and blue, reminiscent of the American flag. This award is a true piece of history and a testament to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in the Navy during World War II.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. Built 1930 as the yacht Thalia by the Defoe Boat and Motor Works, Bay City, MI. Renamed Jet 7 January 1942. Acquired by the Navy 27 January 1942 and converted for Naval service. Commissioned USS Jet (PYc 20) , 4 April 1942. Decommissioned 27 August 1945 at San Francisco, CA. Struck from the Naval Register 17 September 1945. Transferred to the Maritime Commission 20 September 1947. Armament: One 3/50 dual purpose gun mount. Propulsion: Two 600shp Winton 115A diesel engines, two shafts.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. Navy WW2 Service 6 Medal Grouping is a remarkable piece of militaria, featuring medals awarded for good conduct with second award ribbon bar, Reserve Faithfully Service, American Campaign, Asiatic Pacific, World War II victory, National Defense. The medals are in great condition and have been well-preserved over the years. The collection is all service related medals named for the recipient and would make an excellent addition to any Navy military collection. These medals are original and were manufactured in the United States. Don’t miss your chance to add this impressive piece of history to your collection. So please look at all the pictures to see the condition of the U.
United States Navy Five Place Medal Bar. The medals include: Navy Good Conduct medal with stars, American campaign medal, Asiatic Pacific campaign medal, WW2 Victory Medal, and Navy Occupation Service medal. Appears to range from 1940s-1950s (WW2, Korea) era.
Navy good conduct medal. Dated Aug 16, 1912 and awarded to C. This man was a Water Tender in the Navy and ETSed in 1920. He was from Yonkers New York S. 122-40-01 and born in 1880. He re-enlisted again in 1916. He was also entitled to the WW1 Victory medal w/Atlantic Fleet clasp (not included).
BAIL RING IS CUT ON REVERSE SIDE AT THE 3:00 POSITION AS EXPECTED W/ A U. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED UV NEGATIVE. The Navy version of the Philippine Campaign Medal was established on June 27, 1908 by special order of the United States Navy Department. The obverse (front) of this medal was the same for both services, while the reverse included the service name. To be awarded the Philippine Campaign Medal, a Navy or Marine Corps service member was required to perform service in the Philippine Islands between February 4, 1899 and December 31, 1904. Such service was required to be either ashore in support of Army units or on board certain vessels assigned to the area of the Philippine Sea. The Navy version of the Philippine Campaign Medal was as a one-time award with no devices authorized. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
United States Navy Mexican 1911-17 Service Medal. Numbered on rim 8393. Split broach pin attachment system. Very heavily worn condition original ribbon. The Mexican Service Medal awarded by the Army was established by General Orders of the US War Department in December of 1917. The Navy’s Mexican Service Medal was established by Navy Department General Orders Number 365 in February of 1918, as amended by Navy Department General Orders No. 464 in April of 1919. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those servicemen who performed military service against Mexican forces between April 1911 and June 1919.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. The group includes a United States Navy Mexican Service medal, which has the original full wrapped, barrel locking clasp brooch, with what looks like an older replaced ribbon. The ribbon is in near perfect condition. The planchet is excellent condition, with no edge knocks. The plain numbers (5772) are well struck, very clear and easy to read (for service on the USS South Dakota). Group includes the WW1 Victory medal that has the original full wrapped, flat swivel locking clasp brooch and original ribbon. The planchet is in very good condition with two very light spots on the obverse. The Navy Good Conduct medal has the original short full wrapped, barrel locking clasp brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon does show wear to the reverse but still holds a reenlistment bar and still hangs the planchet. The reenlistment bar is officially engraved on the front. HOSPITAL TRG SCHOOL/MARE IS. And on the reverse: CSC 42350/5 Dec 1923. All three of these medals also have a 3 ribbon pin-back ribbon bar. Group includes the American Defense Service medal, that has the original WW2 type slot brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon is in excellent condition. The planchet is also in excellent condition. Includes the American Campaign medal, that has the original crimp brooch and original ribbon. The planchet is in near perfect condition. Includes the WW2 Victory medal that has the original WW2 type slot brooch and original ribbon. Includes both a collar and lapel insignias for Officer Medal Corp. Both have open C catch pins on the reverse. Navy Honorable Discharge lapel pin. This medal group, insignias and discharge pin were awarded and issued to Lt. Commander Leo Allen Duncan. Duncan was born in Cordell, Oklahoma, on October 14, 1894. He first enlisted in the Navy on January 3, 1912, at Dallas, TX. He served two other enlistments as a Hospital Apprentice and was honorably discharged as a Chief Pharmacist’s Mate (CPhM), but then, in December of 1923, was commissioned to Warrant Officer status as a Pharmacist, and in November of 1929, he was promoted to Chief Pharmacist. In June of 1942, he was appointed to the grade of Lieutenant (jg) by the President, to serve in the Hospital Corps. In June of 1946 he was cited in a commendation for’Exceptionally Meritorious Conduct at US Naval Hospital in Norman, Oklahoma. He eventually retired on February 1, 1947, at the grade of Lieutenant Commander. He died on June 17, 1974, at Oakland, CA, and is buried at the Barrancas National Cemetery, in Pensacola, Florida. Louis National Archives, which confirm his issuance of the Good Conduct medal, the WW1 Victory medal, the American Defense Service medal, the American Campaign medal and the WW2 Victory medal.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. This a United States Navy Good Conduct medal group. The Good Conduct medal has the original WW2 slot type brooch. The ribbon has been replaced and is in excellent condition. The ribbon support the SECOND AWARD and THIRD AWARD reenlistment bars. The planchet is in near perfect condition with no edge knocks. The reverese is officially impressed “LAWRENCE/CONLEY/POTTER/1942″. The group includes a American Defense Service medal, that has the original WW2 slot type brooch, and original ribbon. The ribbon is in excellent condition and supports the FLEET bar. The planchet is in near perfect condition. The group includes the WW2 Victory medal, that has the original WW2 type crimped brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon is in near perfect condition. The planchet is also in excellent condition with no edge knocks. The group includes Thumbprint dog-tag on one side and his name and service number (279 63 16) on the other side. The group includes a sterling silver chain bracelet, that has US NAVY and his name L. Potter” engraved on the front and “sterling silver/Pat 134714/your wife/”ELSIE”. The group also has a red/white/blue 9″by2″, that has four individual pin-back ribbon bars (American Defense Service medal with one bronze star, American Campaign medal, Navy Expeditionary medal, and the EAME Campaign medal). This group of medals, dog-tag, bracelet and individual ribbon bars, were awarded and/or issued to Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd class (AMM2c). Potter was born in Tennessee, on September 16, 1922. He first joined the Navy on October 3, 1939 at Cincinnati, Ohio. He was first assigned to the USS Yukon AF-9, as a plank owner, when it was first commissioned. He went on to served two more enlistments, and was honorably discharged on October 21, 1947 at Norfolk, VA. He died on October 25, 2009, at Cincinnati, OH, and is buried at the Spring Grove Cemetery, in Cincinnati, OH. I will provide a 2 page copy of his FOIA military records from the St. Louis archives, a one page copy of his Navy muster roll, in March, 1943, and a copy of his marriage license to an. I should note that his records confirm the WW2 Victory, the American Defense Service medal and the Good Conduct medal, but does not mention any Campaign or Expedionary medals awarded.
