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THIS LISTING IS FOR A LOT OF MILTARY MEDALS, WHICH ARE IN GOOD CONDITION (A COUPLE HAVE NO BOX AND ONE IS MISSING BOX COVER). YOU WILL BE RECEIVING THE ACTUAL ITEMS IN THE PICTURE, SO PLEASE LOOK FOR CONDITION.
This is a salty World War I/World II Marine Corps Colonel’s Insignia and Ribbon Bar Group that is in very good condition. The group consists of a large Model 1937 Officers Eagle, Globe, and Anchor visor hat insignia, 2 Officers Eagle, Globe, and Anchor collar insignia, a matching pair of silver Colonel’s war eagle rank insignia, and a 7-piece ribbon bar set. All three Eagle, Globe and Anchor insignia are screw back and are a matching set by the Hilborn and Hamburger firm of New York. Each is marked with their H&H within an eagle logo on the back side. The continents have been separately applied to the globes with the original black finish only slightly worn on the high spots. The war eagles are by the N. Meyer firm of New York and has their shield logo on the back side. They are also marked with,’SHOULD-R-FORM’ and a shield with’USMC’ over’97′ on the back of the left wing. The pins and roller locking assemblies are complete and fully functional. The pin back ribbons are the ½ wide navy type and consist of a single Silver Star Medal ribbon, a 3- place ribbon bar consisting of the Purple Heart Medal, the World War I Victory Medal with 4 bronze campaign stars, and Haitian Campaign Medal. The lower bar consists of the 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, the Yangtze Service Medal, and the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. The Silver Star ribbon is with functional pin and roller locking pin assembly. The 3-Place ribbon bars have functional pins, open catches, and exhibit light soiling and some fraying from service over the years. This remains a fine group in overall very good condition and one that was proudly worn by a salty, long service Marine Corps Colonel.
Here we are offering. A German Eastern People’s Award 1st Class in gilt With Swords, for bravery. The award though unmarked, is believed to be manufactured by the firm of 100 as it has the classic hinge and hook of this maker. This example along with many others, was picked up in the Reichschancellery at the end of the war, by a British servicemen. These awards rated higher than the Iron Cross 1st class. Any questions please ask.
Army Bronze Star in coffin type presentation case. New Old Stock (NOS). Set includes medal, ribbon bar, and lapel pin all in great condition. The case shows some signs of wear and tear consistent with age and storage, but does not have any major damage. A genuine piece of United States WWII military history. Not easy to find these! Please examine all photos ahowing item details and condition, and come to your own conclusions.
WWII unnamed 976th Field Artillery Bronze Star grouping. The group was found in a storage locker sale sorry no history or name. The group includes Bronze Star and Good Conduct medals. 6 ribbon bars, Sterling screw back ruptured duck and theater made 976th Field Artillery distinctive insignia all items are pictured.
WWII Navy Medals and Shoulder Boards. Ribbon Rack with Medals. Asiatic Campaign 1 battle star. Set of lieutenant Grade and Set of Junior Grade shoulder boards.
WWII Bronze Star Named w Certificate and Case – Rhineland Campaign. Really beautiful authentic NAMED MEDAL with CERTIFICATE! . Please look at all the pictures.
Marine Officer’s Miniature Medals, Jump Wings & EGA Insignia. The grouping is identified to Major Wallace G. Notes from the collector from where these came, stated that he was a 1st Lt. He was on Okinawa with the 2nd Bn / 29th Marines. He was assigned to S-3 as of June 14, 1945, and replaced the former S-3 officer who was KIA. On April 1 to 13 August 1946 was S-3 with the 7th Marines in China during occupation era. This lot consists of. Miniature medal ribbons on bar, Marine Good Conduct, American Theater, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific with 1 star, WWII Victory, China Service, and National Defense medals. On single bar – clutch back. Pair of Pattern 1936 officer’s EGA collar insignia, hallmarked, H&H STERLING & 1/20 10K GF STERLING. Jump Wings, hallmarked Robbins “R” in wing over STERLING. Condition overall is fine +.