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WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

WWII USAAF Army 3 Pilot Wings Patch Ribbon Bar Training Certificate Id & Photo

Elder completed advanced single-engine training in Oct 1945 having started on 6 Aug 1945 at Moore Field, Texas. His was the last training class at the field. His full career is unknown. He did receive pilot wings, World War II Victory Medal (whereabouts of medal unknown) that was placed with his training certificate, AAF patch and a photo was what is believed to be his T-6 Trainer. More research on this career is required. Moore Field was opened on 20 Sep 41 as an AAF Training as a single-engine training school. It was named for 2LT Frank Murchison Moore, on 22 Nov 41. The faciity conducted advanced pilot training of 6,000 pilots using BT-13, PT-19, AT-6, P-36 and P-43 aircraft. The school was reorganized as the 2529th Army Air Force Base Unit (Pilot School, Advanced Single Engine) on 1 April 44. The school and airfield closed on 31 Oct 45. After the war the field was reactivated in the 1950′s under USAF control until closing once again in 1963. It was handed over to the Agricultural Department and is currently active under their control. Army Air Forces Training Command Certificate to George Terrell Elder, Jr. Certificate is for completion of Pilot (Advanced Single-Engine) at Moore Field, Mission, Texas, 6 Aug 45 to 16 Oct 45. Some spots from having been previously taped in a scrapbook. Pilot Wings, Frosted on back. Wings are standard 3 size. Replacement clutches are modern. Not known if they are sterling. WWII Victory Medal Ribbon. Ribbon is narrow army pinback type. Whereabouts of Medal unknown. Small 3 photo of T-6 Texan in flight. Some tape noted on front of photo along with some edge bumps. Has partially obscured pencil indicating they were sent sent a girlfriend or wife in Texas. Certificate/ribbon bar/wings/patch show normal wear/tear associated with age/use. Certificate shows normal toning with age. Evidence of having been taped in scrapbook. Photo shows normal toning with age and some edge bumps. Evidence of having been in scrapbook. Modern clutches for wings provided. Patch in overall very good condition for age, ribbon bar in overall very good condition for age. There may other minor age related defects on all. Normal wear and tear associated with age.

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII 604th Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion Service Award Merit Bronze Medal

WWII bronze merit award for the 604. Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion, with cardboard box, about 1? Inches in diameter. Good condition, some edge nicks, some specks of green in the crevices. Box is worn but structurally sound, and has some green stains on the inside of the base. Sorry for any confusion. Sometimes Priority can be cheaper than Parcel Select, depending on your zip code and the weight of the package. Large/fragile items can’t always be combined.

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

WW2 US Army Air Corps Pilot USAF Col. William Wolfendon 323rd Bomb Grouping Lot

Extremely rare large grouping from the estate of Col. Everything from photos, medals, pins, tons of documents, etc. He was a Army air Corp pilot during ww2, part of the 323rd bomb group. He flew 67 bombing missions based from the United kingdom. His career continued long after ww2, and by the time of his retirement he was the commanding officer of Westover AF base. Included in the lot are multiple sterling silver pins, including his sterling silver pilot wings, sterling oak leaf pins, and U. Lapel pins, all shown on his uniform in the 8×10 portrait photo. Also included are his ww2 issued ID dated 1942, name tag, even his personal record with his retirement documents, medical documents, probably an additional 20-30 documents on top of everything shown in photos. Great lot from a true American hero. Please message us with any questions!

U. S. Army WWII, 5 Medals Group/ Cluster Original Period Medals

U. S. Army WWII, 5 Medals Group/ Cluster Original Period Medals

U. S. Army WWII, 5 Medals Group/ Cluster Original Period Medals

Army WWII, 5 Medals Group/ Cluster – Original Period Medals.

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

Original WWII U. S. ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL & RIBBON

ARMY “GOOD CONDUCT” MEDAL & RIBBON. Provenance: private collection from Chicago, Illinois; awarded in 1945. 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.

Antique-50 Military Campaign Medals-wwii-vietnam-navy, Army, Marine, Air Force, Cg

Antique-50 Military Campaign Medals-wwii-vietnam-navy, Army, Marine, Air Force, Cg

Antique-50 Military Campaign Medals-wwii-vietnam-navy, Army, Marine, Air Force, Cg

Antique-50 Military Campaign Medals-wwii-vietnam-navy, Army, Marine, Air Force, Cg

Antique-50 Military Campaign Medals-wwii-vietnam-navy, Army, Marine, Air Force, Cg

Antique – Lot of 50 Military Campaign Medals – Ranging from WWII to Vietnam. Includes Navy, Army, Marine, Air Force & Coast Guard medals. Navy Cross Campaign Medal, Air Medal, European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Korean Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Coast Guard Special Ops Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Medal/Vietnam Military Ribbon, United Nations Medal, NATO Medal, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, Vietnam Service Military Ribbon, Legion Of Merit Ribbon, Air Force Good Conduct Ribbon, Air Force Longevity/Good Service Ribbon, Army Good Conduct Military Ribbon, Army of Occupation Military Ribbon, China Service Marine Corp Military Ribbon, Navy & Marine Corp Achievement Military Ribbon, A. Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Military Ribbon, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Air Medal, Airforce Cross, American Campaign Ribbon, Navy E for Efficiency Ribbon, WWII Era Navy, Air Force, Marines Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Vietnam Commendation Ribbon. Comes in black case with glass cover. Some have yet to be recognized. They are all in fair/good condition and would make a wonderful addition to any collection.

WW2 US Army Medal Grouping WWII ++

WW2 US Army Medal Grouping WWII ++

WW2 US Army Medal Grouping WWII ++

Nice vintage medal group. I believe most are from WWII but some could be from other conflicts. Please see photos for details.

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

WW2 Royal Army Service Corps Lieutenant J Rae Medal Group 8th Army Africa

For sale is a WW2 British Royal Army Service Corps Medal Group To Lieutenant J Rae. Lieutenant J Rae served in the royal army service corps during ww2 in Africa, Italy and Britain with the 8th army. This medal group contains. A photograph a Lieutenant Rae in a tatty leather frame. Certificate of entitlement to 5.1 medals. Lieutenant Rae’s medal postal box. Africa star, ribbon, packet and 8th Army clasp. War medal, ribbon and packet. Defence medal, ribbon and packet. Italy star medal, ribbon and packet. 1939-45 star, ribbon and packet. Royal army service corps RASC cap badge. Overall condition is good. Unfortunately there’s no other paperwork accompanying this medal group.

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed

WW2 Regular Army Long Service Medal Group Sergeant Richer Royal Artillery Boxed. Long Service medal etched: 1020178 SJT F J RICHER RA. Please check out my other items currently listed including more medals. Any questions please feel free to ask.

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

10979? German army post WW2 1957 pattern Long Service Award 12 Years Medal

Original German post WW2 / 1957 pattern Military Long Service Medal for 12 Years, IN VERY GOOD CONDITION – A VERY NICE DETAILED EXAMPLE ON GOOD RIBBON, MAKER: ST&L (STEINHAUER & LUECK), THE AWARD IS NOT OFTEN SEEN. FEW FACTS ABOUT 1957 PATTERN AWARDS. In 1957 the West German government authorised replacement Iron Crosses with an Oak Leaf Cluster in place of the swastika, similar to the Iron Crosses of 1813, 1870, and 1914, which could be worn by World War II Iron Cross recipients. The 1957 law also authorised de-Nazified versions of most other World War II-era decorations (except those specifically associated with Nazi Party organizations, such as SS Long Service medals, or with the expansion of the German Reich, such as the medals for the annexation of Austria, the Sudetenland, and the Memel region). The main government contract to manufacture and supply these new de-nazified WW2 1957 official decorations went to the world famous German firm Steinhauer & Lueck, Luedenscheid Germany. Knights Crosses, Iron Crosses, Wound Badges, Tank Assault Badges etc were re-designed by Steinhauer & Lück – often with the oak-leaf spray replacing the swastika, with S&L having the sole patent rights to all WW2 1957 German decorations. S&L did not have the whole monopoly on medal making, other famous firms such as Deschler & Sohn, BH Maher and Juncker also manufactured these new German decorations. Lüdenscheid is situated between the cities Dortmund and Bonn. It was here that one of the youngest medal firms was founded in 1889 by August Steinhauer and Gustav Adolf Lück. The first production began in a cellar, the customer base continued to increase. A property was bought at 51 Hochstrasse which is still home for this famous company today. During WW2 Steinhauer & Lück produced medals and badges, like the famous Knights Cross and many other types of medals and badges. In 1957 this company was awarded the contract to produce all the newly re-designed legal WW2 1957 de-nazified decorations, plus the contract to manufacture all of Germany’s official decorations including Germany’s highest order the Bundesverdienstkreuz. Only a very limited number of original WW2 1957 medals are still produced, mainly Iron Crosses, German Cross Gold & Silver & Wound Badges and are considered 100% genuine by the German Government. HISTORY OF THE AWARD. Long Service Award (Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnungen) – A year after the reinstitution of the draft Germany reinstated the Long Service Awards (March 16th, 1936). All members of the Armed Forces were eligible for the award which was bestowed in five classes; four years, twelve years, eighteen years, twenty five years and fifty years. The four year service medal was mat silver and had on the obverse the Wehrmacht Eagle and the inscription “Treue Diesnste in der Wehrmacht” (Loyal Service in the Armed Forces). On the reverse it bore only the number 4 in the center surrounded by oak leaves. The twelve year award was the same design but slightly larger, in bronze, and with the number “12″ replacing the “4″ on the reverse. Those who served eighteen years were presented a silver Maltese cross featuring the Wehrmacht eagle in the center obverse and the number “18″ on reverse. The same design was maintained for the next and highest class, awarded to those veterans who served twenty five years. The cross in this instance was gold, larger, and naturally had “25″ on the reverse. A special grade for 40 years of service was also approved; This was an oak leaves set which was worn on the ribbon of the 25 years award. All levels of the award were held on blue ribbons with the appropriate branch of service attached to it. It was either the spread wing eagle for the Army and Navy or the flying eagle for the Air Force. Only two long service awards were to be worn at the same time. The 4 and 12 year classes were obviously to be worn together, but once the individual received the 25 year class, he would wear it with the 4 year class, and if the 40 year class were achieved then it would be worn with the 12 year class. The award was worn as part of a group or in the ribbon bar for daily wear. During its early years of existence the award was normally constructed of German silver and heavily plated, but from 1942 on it was made from gold or silver washed zinc. During the last year of the war, presentation of the award ceased.