US Navy / USMC Issue WWII-era Air Medals have become very scarce. This one is in excellent condition with a nice patina and no dings or scratches. This one also has the proper Navy / Marine Corps style 5-award silver star device on both the medal ribbon and on the accompanying WWII-era issue 1/2-inch ribbon bar, which is also in excellent condition and scarce. The planchet is not the two-piece welded construction of early WWII U. Mint manufactured USN / USMC Air Medals, but the wrap brooch is typical WWII era USN / USMC style. This would likely make this a late WWII one-piece variation of this medal, probably issued after the U. Mint stock of planchets had been used up.
” Defence of STALINGRAD “. # 00683 January 25, 1944. Award to Guard Senior Lieutenant. On behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the medal for the defense of Stalingrad was awarded by the commander of the first separate Guards 4-times decorated Brest-Berlin engineering sapper brigade. Guards Major General of the Engineering Troops. This product is an original. Original suspension (2 parts). Medals ribbon from 1943. Original connection medals ring. I combine domestic and.
Rare German Veterans Association stickpin produced after WW1 to honor the men who served on the frontlines of the war. Some spiral work on stick portion to grip the fabric or material to which it was inserted. DRGM on reverse is “Deutsches Reichs Gebrauchs Muster”. GESCH on reverse literal meaning is legally protected. The stickpin appears to be brass, but not guaranteed. It is not magnetic. US penny for size comparison only. Not part of sale. Please ask any questions. NO bubble mailers for a special item like this one.
Soviet Russian Russia USSR WW2 Silver Great Patriotic War Order 2 Cl Medal Award. Original Soviet Russian WW2 Silver. Great Patriotic War Order 2 Class. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.
Order of the Patriotic War. Engraved low number 59307, 1 Class. 100% Original, Weight for golden backplate – 10.55 gramm. The enamel on right middle ray is missing. Another 4 rays are O. Don’t send to post soviet republics.
DRK, German Red Cross. Numbered Fatherland Ladies Association Badge. This awarded cross from 1917 shows light wear and slight oxidation. The pin is missing the pin on the back with faded enamel. Maker’s mark on the back. The cross is approximately 1 x 1 inch. The round pin is approximately 7/16 inch across. Check out my other Red Cross and WW1 items.
VDG Militaria strives to always properly represent all items listed. Thank you for browsing and happy collecting! VDG Militaria strives to accurately represent all items listed. Below are the details for this specific product. Physical Description: This is an original 1919 U. Marksman Medal awarded for rifle practice. The medal features two bars: one labeled “MARKSMAN” and the other dated “1919, ” suspended from a six-pointed star medallion. The medallion has the number “71″ in the center, surrounded by the text Rifle Practice, Pro Aris et Pro Focis, Armory Range. The badge shows some patina and wear consistent with its age, giving it a beautiful vintage appearance. The back of the medallion is marked J. The medal measures approximately 3 inches in total length. Historical Context: This marksman medal was awarded to members of the 71st Regiment in 1919 for proficiency in rifle practice. The Latin inscription “Pro Aris et Pro Focis” translates to “For Hearth and Home, ” emphasizing the soldiers’ duty to protect their country. The 71st Regiment, based in New York, has a long and distinguished history, including service in the Spanish-American War and World War I. Medals like this were awarded to soldiers who demonstrated exceptional skill with their rifles during training exercises at armory ranges, reflecting the military’s emphasis on marksmanship. This medal is a rare and valuable collectible from the post-World War I era. VDG Militaria is dedicated to providing authentic, original military antiques. We specialize in items from various historical eras, including World War I, World War II, and beyond. Our mission is to preserve military history through the sale and collection of original memorabilia. We are happy to assist you with any inquiries or concerns. All major credit cards. However, PLEASE REQUEST A TOTAL BEFORE PAYING FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS.
