This is an extremely fine World War II U. Air Medal awarded to 1st Lt. Hamlen, 77th Infantry Division that is excellent condition. The planchet is with a beautiful satin bronze finish to both sides. The reverse is officially hand engraved in six lines with,’1st Lt. Hamlen – 77 Inf. It is suspended from the original ribbon which is solid and with vibrant color. The medal is mounted on the correct WWI type slot broach that is complete with functional pin assembly. It remains an absolutely gorgeous 6-line engraved medal in excellent condition.
1 – Croix de Guerre 1939 – Régime de Vichy. Bronze star for those who had been mentioned at the regiment or brigade level. 1 – WW1 French Combatants Cross Medal Bronze Early Example Hallmarked Scarce War. 1 – Croix de Guerre 1940 (Vichy France) Bronze Star.
Frame was found broken, however items are glued down, however if wanted things could be removed and cleaned up, bronze star is named matching the dogtags.
This is a beautiful collection from a WWII veteran who served in the 15th Army Air Corp. Please see complete list below and see pictures as they are part of the description. Boullion 15th Air Corp in country made patch. Sterling Gunner Qualification Badge with 3 attachments, one is sterling. WWII Dog Tags dated 1942. Air Medal with Initials on back and 4 oak leaf clusters. Named WWII Good Conduct medal. WWII-European Campaign with two stars, American Campaign Medal, WWII American Defense Medal. Presidental Unit Citation with Oak Leaf Cluster. US Aircrew Wings early type not marked sterling. WWII Air Corp enlisted uniform collar devices (screwback). Leather tag with solders name over Radio Gunner (not sure if this is an original piece). All of these items were bought at an estate sale and were arranged in a shadow box (shadow box not included). This is a very nice set named to a real WWII hero.
This is a very nice World War II Navy and Marine Corps Medal that remains in excellent condition. The planchet is beautifully struck and with very fine detail. It is finished with the flat bronze finish that is characteristic to Navy/Marine Corps awards. The ribbon is strong, solid, and with good color. The medal is mounted on a full wrap broach with a matching finish to that of the planchet. The pin and roller lock assemblies are completely functional. The reverse of the planchet is officially engraved with,’DISPLAY’. This is a very attractive example of a very difficult to find Navy and Marine Corps medal and one that remains in excellent condition. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the United States Department of the Navy to the members of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The decoration was established by an act of Congress on 7 August 1942. As the senior non-combat award for heroism, this award hinges on the actual level of personal “life threatening” risk experienced by the awardee. For heroic performance to rise to this level it must be clearly established that the act involved very specific life-threatening risk to the awardee. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal was first bestowed during World War II. One of the more noted recipients was President John F. Kennedy who was awarded the medal as commanding officer of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 during World War II.
NOT named or numbered. I have no history on it. THIS IS DUE TO EBAYS POLICY ON KNIVES. COMPLAIN TO THEM ABOUT IT. ALL ITEMS ARE AS IS. DETAILED PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS MATCH THE ITEM AND SHOW AND DESCRIBE EXACT CONDITIONS. THERE IS NO BRICK AND MORTAR STORE SO THERE IS NO LOCAL PICK-UPS.
In 1942 Copeland worked for the Rohr Aircraft plant. At some point he served as an enlisted man during WWII. He became an officer at some point in late WWII. He stayed the reserves and at some point was called back or volunteered. He flew more than 100 missions as a T-6 Texan pilot during the Korean War. After the war he worked in Road Construction. He died 2 July 1978. Groupings to T-6 “Mosquito” pilots don’t often turn up. Form 214 to Copeland with details of his later service during the Korean War. He was listed as a T-6 Texan pilot. He separated from Greenville AFB in Mississippi. The details for height, hair/eye color match the photocopy pass. Has some fold lines. Honorable Discharge as an Aviation Cadet with serial number dated 31 Jan 45. This is the standard photostatic copy. It has fold lines. Honorable Discharge as a 1Lt in the Air Force Reserve dated 1955 for Copeland. Has fold lines, some staple holes. Two inch USAF pilot wings. They are marked N. Meyer and 9M on the back. Two USAF narrow ribbon bars. Second ribbon bar has clutch backs and has the NDSM, KSM, and UN medal ribbons. Both bars show use to ribbons. No stars or OLC’s. Typical pilot set up. Two photocopies, one of Copeland’s obit. The other is an enlarged copy of his worker’s pass. Documents/ribbon bars, wings show normal wear/tear associated with age/use. Documents show creasing, corner bends, fading/toning with age. Ribbons show use from being on uniform including edge rubs. There may be other minor age related defects on all. The photocopy of the newspaper obit is included. Enlarged photocopy of pass provided. Normal wear and tear associated with age.
Up for sale is a U. Bronze Star Medal awarded during WWII and the Korean War, presented in a black leatherette case for safekeeping. This historically significant item is perfect for collectors of militaria and those interested in US wartime history. It is an original piece, not a reproduction, and was manufactured in the United States. The medal is in mint condition, having been carefully preserved in its case. The conflict it was awarded for was WWII (1939-45), making it a valuable addition to any collection related to that period. The region of origin is also the United States, as indicated in the item’s aspects. Bronze Star Medal is a must-have for serious collectors and history enthusiasts alike. The case and medal are both in excellent condition. Looks to be new old stock but I’ll call it used.
PLEASE FOLLOW OUR E BAY STORE. SALE SEE OUR STORE. PLEASE READ WHOLE ADD. World War II US Navy 5 Medal Bar. The Includes Named Good Conduct Medal engraved Joseph P Ney, 1942 with Bar for 2nd Award. The sailor had to complete a 4 year hitch from 1938 to 1942 in order to earn this. He demonstrated Fidelity, Zeal and Obedience. The enlistment span encompassed the time leading up to and early WWII Service: 1941 – 1942. Also included are all 3 Campaign Medals and the Navy Occupation Medal. The Pacific Theater has a Fleet Bar, originally intended on the American Defense Pearl Harbor Medal Ney would have earned serving from 1938 to 1942. A Victory Medal was not included, and most likely was included in a second row of Medals. As for the American Defense Medal, he might not have put in for it, especially if he was at sea with the fleet. The WWII USN 5 Medal Bar with the Named Good Conduct Medal is in fair condition and is 79 years old. World War II US Navy Medals & Ribbons. US Navy Medal Bar: Named USN Good Conduct Medal, 3 Campaign Medals, 1 Fleet Bar, Occupation. 5 Medals mounted on clutch back Parade Dress Medal Bar, dimpled clutches. Navy Good Conduct with 2nd Award Bar, American, European, Pacific Theater Medals, Navy Occupation Medal. Pacific Theater has Fleet Bar; this actually should be applied to American Defense Pearl Harbor Medal. No Victory Medal despite Navy Occupation Medal. Ribbons have bright clean colors, Medal Patinas are mostly bright. All information including Bars are legible. Tarnishing to the European Theater and Asia. American Theater has some light spotted oxidations, all medals and bars have some natural darking. Good Conduct Awarded for Fidelity, Zeal, Obedience. Potential for Provenance: WWII US Navy, Joseph P Ney, Medal Engraved 1942. Medal Bar measures 4 x 3 inches. Thank you for your interest! Background: The Medals as arranged are in correct order. There would be an American Defense Medal after the Good Conduct, and a Victory before the Occupation. The Navy Good Conduct was for Fidelity, Zeal, Obedience and awarded for completion of a 4 year enlistment, the American Theater was for service in the lower 48 States in training, as training cadre, service at ports, bases, airfields and stations, harbor, coastal and anti aircraft defense, recruitment, instructional positions at schools, colleges, universities and interfacing with Defense contractors. The European Theater was for service in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, United Kingdom, the Continent, Greenland, Iceland and Atlantic. The Occupation Medal was for Naval Occupation Duty in Japan or Europe. This Medal Bar follows Valor Medals and precedes foreign decorations as well as the Korean and Vietnam Wars. It is appropriate for Enlisted Sailors, most likely a Chief Petty Officer in this case, or for Officers up from the ranks.
