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WWII 1950s USAF General Goodwill Flight to Brazil Named Medal Archive

By admin on November 10, 2024
This entry is filed under wwii and tagged 1950s, archive, brazil, flight, general, goodwill, medal, named, usaf, wwii.

WWII 1950s USAF General Goodwill Flight to Brazil Named Medal Archive

WWII – 1950s era medal and document group to Major General Carl B. In WWII as a Brigadier General, he was Deputy Commanding General of the 7th AAF in the Pacific. The group includes his medals as shown to include a government hand engraved Air Medal Scarce to a BG! , his Brazilian medal from a pre-war goodwill flight, photos of him to include some with General Curtis LeMay, and more. The piece is vintage and therefore may show signs of age, wear, or patina. At that time, an unpaid item case will automatically be opened. It will be left, but please be patient. Do not message me seeking feedback.

Named WWII Medal/(2) Sabre NY Natioanl Guard Coastal Artillery Grouping Archive

By admin on June 2, 2024
This entry is filed under named and tagged archive, artillery, coastal, grouping, guard, medal2, named, natioanl, sabre, wwii.

Named WWII Medal/(2) Sabre NY Natioanl Guard Coastal Artillery Grouping Archive

Wonderful Pre WW2-WW2 Sword and Medal Grouping Of. Allen who was commissioned as a first lieutenant on July 19th, 1934. He served honorably for over 30 Years and even served on Mac Arthurs staff in the pacific during WW2. Colonel Leonard Stebbins Allen was born in Hinton, West Virginia in 1912. His military career began in 1929 at the Citizens Military Training Corps in New York. He was later commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant and ordered to active duty in 1941 with the Coastal Artillery Corps. After numerous assignments and promotions, Lieutenant Colonel Allen served on General Douglas MacArthur’s staff in the pacific theater until 1945. Later joining the New York National Guard, commanding a guard battalion. In 1951 Allen was ordered to active service during the Korean war and served as a Brigade and Group Executive Officer. Promoted once more, Colonel Allen became the Chief of New York City Selective Service Section Chief up until his retirement in 1972 after serving 30+ years in the Armed Forces. This great grouping includes the following. Partial Listing of items Included. Original 1st Lieutenant commission dated July 19th 1934 with raised Seal! M1902 Officer Presentation Sword. Singled edged, bright, slightly curved blade. Triple acid etched floral and patriotic scenes on grey background. Maker marked by Colonial on the ricasso. 4 branch “D” guard with composite grips. Double hanger steel scabbard with Presented by NY County Andrew Jackson Chapter US Daughters 1812 to L. Allen 1934 engraved near the throat, double hangers with chain hanger. Blade length: 30″, overall: 35 1/2″. Engraved near the riccasso Presented to Brigadier General L. Allen 1934 – 1972 by NYC SEL SVC SEC & HHD NYARNG. Steel scabbard with chain hanger. 3 WW2 Medal Grouping (3). 4 Ny National Guard Medals. One NYNG 20 Year service! (one Sterling Silver) NYNG Conspicuous Service Medal Beautiful heavy silver medal. 22 US Army Dui Badges. 9TH Bullion Patch Large US Army Hat Device. Also Several photos and a nice grouping of ephemera pertaining to Allens career. All contained in two beautiful period cases with one lid adorned with Beautiful NYNG Placard and the other painted with the design of the 9th. Thanks for taking the time to view my listing good luck and.

WWII US SHAEF Ordnance Colonel Medal Archive LOM Lot Peed in Rhine Maj General

By admin on April 19, 2023
This entry is filed under wwii and tagged archive, colonel, general, medal, ordnance, peed, rhine, shaef, wwii.

WWII US SHAEF Ordnance Colonel Medal Archive LOM Lot Peed in Rhine Maj General

Group from Major General Carroll H. The group includes two Legion of Merit medals, both wrap brooch (one with an oak leaf cluster), Bronze Star, WWI and Occupation medals, WWII campaign medals, sterling pin back General Stars, a rare “Pissed in the Rhine” membership club with a photo of him doing so, original Legion of Merit certificate and citation, Dog tag, ribbon bars, pins, insignia, photos, and documents as shown. Some copied research and an original signed portrait photo are also included. Major General Carroll H. Deitrick was born in Watsontown, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1898. General Deitrick began his career as an assistant Ordnance Officer with the Hawaiian Ordnance Depot in the 1920s, and first came to Aberdeen Proving Ground as an assistant proof officer in 1930. Tours of duty with the Supply Division in the old Office Chief of Ordnance, as Commander of the Ogden Ordnance Depot in Utah, and at Picatinny Arsenal followed in the next decade. During World War II, he held important staff positions in Washington, and during the period from November 1944 until May 1945, was Chief Ammunition Officer and Deputy to the Chief Ordnance Officer in the European Theater of Operations. Production plants to the front lines. In the post-war period, he also served as Chief of the Cincinnati Ordnance District and as Chief of the Inspection Branch and Executive Officer, Office Chief of Ordnance. He subsequently served tours as Commanding General of Watertown Arsenal and the Tank-Automotive Center in Detroit. His final assignment was that of Commanding General of Aberdeen Proving Ground during the years 1956 to 1958. General Deitrick retired in 1958 and died in 1973. Display case shown is NOT included. At that time, an unpaid item case will automatically be opened. It will be left, but please be patient. Do not message me seeking feedback. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “wwii.uniform.collector” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

WWII WWI US France Italia Orient 1800s 1900s Medal Archive LOT Of 20

By admin on February 3, 2023
This entry is filed under wwii and tagged 1800s, 1900s, archive, france, italia, medal, orient, wwii.

WWII WWI US France Italia Orient 1800s 1900s Medal Archive LOT Of 20

WWII WWI US France Italia Orient 1800s 1900s Medal Archive LOT Of 20. Various original medals from the past 100+ years. Please see pictures for condition as they are part of description. All 20 pictured included. Some rare original medals here. Some of the ribbons are replaced. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “bayareasurplus” and is located in this country: US.

Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: France

Rare Unique Ww1 Gold Star Mothers Pilgrimage Named Medal & Archive Grouping

By admin on July 6, 2020
This entry is filed under rare and tagged archive, gold, grouping, medal, mother's, named, pilgrimage, rare, star, unique.

Rare Unique Ww1 Gold Star Mothers Pilgrimage Named Medal & Archive Grouping

Medal and archive of WW1 Gold Star mother Maude Van Horne, Pennsylvania. (1) Gold star mother medal number 5150 with the name plate in her name. Wear and tarnish to medal. Ribbon is in poor condition. (2) Gold Star Pilgrimage Medal. Numbered 5038 on the rim. Heavy tarnish to medal, soiling to ribbon. Award document for same to Mrs. (the award document is not pictured in the group picture, but in two other scans, and it is included). (3) War Mothers and Widows official Certificate Of Identification, Pilgrimage, issued by the Secretary of War, with the 5150 number, photo identification. (4) Booklet and Program for the Farewell Dinner to the Goldstar Mothers on Pilgrimage to France on Board SS President Roosevelt, Stains and dark spots on the cover. (5) Luncheon menu on the SS President Roosevelt for Thursday July 30, 1931, stained, creased and soiled. (6) Invitation to the Pilgrimage from the US Government. (7) miscellaneous newspaper articles and other documents. There are a few documents not photographed relating to the veteran. Please refer to photographs and condition description above. This is a hobby not a living, so I try to keep it fun, otherwise why do it. _gsrx_vers_827 GS 7.0.13 (827). The item “RARE UNIQUE WW1 GOLD STAR MOTHERS PILGRIMAGE NAMED MEDAL & ARCHIVE GROUPING” is in sale since Friday, June 5, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “converso” and is located in Pasadena, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Ww2 Royal Signals, Airborne & Fire Service Medal Group, With Archive Of Documents

By admin on June 10, 2020
This entry is filed under royal and tagged airborne, archive, documents, fire, group, medal, royal, service, signals.

Ww2 Royal Signals, Airborne & Fire Service Medal Group, With Archive Of Documents

100% GENUINE FULL SIZE & OFFICIALLY NAMED. Ronald Cobley from Rotherham, South Yorkshire enlisted in 1943/1944 & the GSM roll states that he served with the 6th Airborne division in Palestine from 31-10-1945 to 30-6-1948. He joined Rotherham borough fire service in 1949/1950 & was awarded his long service medal as a station officer & the award certificate for the 1977 silver jubilee medal states that he was a divisional officer grade three when he was awarded this. The group comes complete with a huge archive of original material including the recipients photograph album from his time in Palestine. This contains 155 small snap shot type photographs of the recipient on military service including several shots of parachute drops, 1 x large military photo of the signal troop, 59th British light regiment RA in Quetta February 1947, 1 x postcard size military photograph of the same unit, 15 assorted fire service course photographs of assorted sizes, issue certificate for the 1977 silver jubilee medal, 11 x assorted fire service training certificates & a newspaper cutting with regards to the recipients promotion to divisional officer which states that he served with the 144th & 6th airborne divisional signals in WW2. A truly superb & well documented group to the airborne signals. GVF & complete with medal roll details for the GSM. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE? AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO OFFER ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE. The item “WW2 ROYAL SIGNALS, AIRBORNE & FIRE SERVICE MEDAL GROUP, WITH ARCHIVE OF DOCUMENTS” is in sale since Sunday, May 24, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Medals/ Ribbons”. The seller is “themedalcentre” and is located in Hexham. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Featured Refinements: Medal Group
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country/ Organization: Great Britain
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Medals & Ribbons
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Army
Era: 1914-1945

World War Medals

WWII 1950s USAF General Goodwill Flight to Brazil Named Medal Archive

Named WWII Medal/(2) Sabre NY Natioanl Guard Coastal Artillery Grouping Archive

WWII US SHAEF Ordnance Colonel Medal Archive LOM Lot Peed in Rhine Maj General

WWII WWI US France Italia Orient 1800s 1900s Medal Archive LOT Of 20

Rare Unique Ww1 Gold Star Mothers Pilgrimage Named Medal & Archive Grouping

Ww2 Royal Signals, Airborne & Fire Service Medal Group, With Archive Of Documents

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