The medal is in excellent condition. Comes with two other pins and the original case.
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This is a fine World War II U. Bronze Star Medal set that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with an unblemished bronze finish to both the obverse and reverse sides. The star is suspended from a crisp, short-draped ribbon. The medal is mounted on the correct WWII style slot broach that is complete with functional pin and roller lock assemblies. The pin back ribbon bar and enameled lapel pin are both present in the case. The black leatherette case is titled, “BRONZE STAR MEDAL” in gold leaf on two lines on the lid and is without damage. It remains a fine-looking example in excellent condition.
This is a rare and historic WWII archive of US Navy pilot Lt. Porter, who was from the state of California. Porter flew a dive bomber with Bombing Squadron FIVE (VB-5), which was part of Air Group FIVE and attached to the USS Yorktown (CV-10) during World War II. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and 4 Air Medals for his WWII service. He flew several combat missions in the Pacific, including to Marcus Island, Wake Island, the Gilbert Islands, the Marshall Islands, and Truk Atoll. After WWII, Porter served aboard the USS Randolph (CVA-15). He eventually attained the rank of Commander and became the commanding officer of Heavy Attack Squadron 2 (VAH-2). In 1960, he was killed when the Navy A3D Sky Warrior bomber he was piloting crashed in the United States. This archive contains items pertaining to Lt. This extensive grouping includes the following. Distinguished Flying Cross (not engraved) with case, ribbon bar, and lapel pin. Original documents pertaining to his second Air Medal, including recommendation for award and temporary citation (awarded for actions at Truk Atoll on February 17, 1944); includes document signed by Vice Admiral Mitscher. US Navy gold pilot’s wings (maker marked Balfour). French Naval Aviation pilot wings. Original documents awarding the French Naval Aviation pilot wings (awarded for training French pilots). 1 USN officer’s pin maker marked N. 1 USN gold oak leaf insignia pin (maker marked Amcraft). 2 USN silver oak leaf insignia pins maker marked N. Presidential Unit Citation ribbon bar with star (missing pin). Original document awarding the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Yorktown. Several original photographs from air attacks on Pacific islands, including Truk Atoll. Original charts of Marcus Island and Wake Island. Several original photographs of members of Bombing Squadron FIVE, posing in or next to aircraft (none are labeled). Original wartime history of Bombing Squadron FIVE (about 42 pages; last page is torn and is missing a small segment). Original 1943 US warship identification chart/booklet. Original 1943 Japanese warship identification chart/booklet. Original USN Curtiss SB2C Helldiver bomber pilot’s instruction manual (about 35 pages). Original small photograph of Lt. Porter’s WWII combat missions. Overall, the items are in good, used condition. They show signs of wear. Please see pictures to judge the condition of the items. I can send you more pictures upon request. It is hard to find US Navy aviator groupings that contain such historic material like this. This grouping contains a 2-inch binder full of original documents and photographs! This fantastic archive would make an excellent addition to any World War II collection. Please contact me if you have any questions.
WWII Soviet Russian Military Medals Order Of Glory 2nd class #168791, 3rd #226114. For years I collect USSR WWII memorabilia But after war start I decided to sell my collection.
For your consideration here is a WW2 Navy/Marine Corps miniature medal bar consisting of 5 medals mounted together. The medals are as follows. Navy/Marine Corps medal (awarded for extreme heroism not involving combat). Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 stars. National Defense Service Medal. This medal bar is unattributed.
WWII US Army Good Conduct Medal Engraved Named, 1945. Awarded to Samuel Cherkashoff. Weight: 19.96 g. Provenance: private collection from Chicago, Illinois. The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal Military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each enlisted soldier who distinguishes himself from among his fellow soldiers by exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity throughout the specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal Military service. Qualifying service includes each 3 years completed after 27 August 1940 or, for first award only, upon completion of at least one year upon termination of service, if separated prior to three years. The immediate Commander must approve the award and the award must be announced in permanent orders. During wartime the Army Good Conduct Medal may be awarded on completion of one year of continuous service rather than three. Effective from 1 September 1982, Active Guard Reserve personnel became eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. For Active Guard Reserve personnel, the Good Conduct Medal qualification period may commence from a time during the three years immediately preceding the 1 September 1982 effective date, provided no portion of service for the Good Conduct Medal is included in a period of service for which the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal was awarded. Ribbon Device Attachments: 1.
Appointments and retirement documents for Harold Gore, USMC, along with medals, insignia. He served in WWII and Korea, retiring as a W-4 in 1975. A very nice Marine Corps collection of awards and medals.
The planchet features a military soldier walking beside a civilian. Above them, along the upper edge are the words, “Marine Corps Reserve” and below their feet are the words, “For Service”. The reverse is with the words, “Fidelity, Zeal, Obedience” around the outer edge with the plain center not being engraved. The planchet is with virtually all the original bronze finish. It is suspended from the original ribbon and mounted on a full wrap broach. Both the pin and roller locking assemblies are fully functional. A very hard to find example that remains in excellent condition.
This is a very nice U. World War II Bronze Star Medal set that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with an even bronze finish to both the obverse and reverse sides. The star is mounted on its original crisp, short-draped ribbon. It is suspended from the correct WWII style slot broach that is complete with functional pin and roller lock assemblies. The reverse is officially impressed with the name,’WILLIAM M. The lapel pin and pin back ribbon bar are both present in the presentation case.
Navy Epherma Discharge Papers Medal. If you need additional information please reach out.