USMC Marine Corps pre-WW2 Yangtze china campaign medal numbered vintage rare.
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LARGE GOUP OF VARIOUS MEDALS AND PATCHES..
As it was found in the estate. I know nothing about him. Expert rifle, an badge is missing the prongs and the top bar has a Crack in it. Marksman badge is mostly sterling silver. He was well qualified on weapons. There is no brick and mortar store.
This is a fine Second World War U. Mavy/Marine Corps Air Medal in its short black leatherette case that remains in excellent condition. The planchet is with the fine, dull bronze finish that is characteristic of the WWII Navy/Marine Corps decorations. It is suspended from its original short-draped ribbon which remains strong, solid, and is with vibrant color. It is suspended from a full wrap broach that is complete with pin and roller locking catch assembly. The short black leatherette case is titled “AIR MEDAL” in gold leaf in one line on the outer lid. The interior remains in clean and undamaged. The Air Medal was awarded for the successful completion of 20 operational combat sorties against the enemy. This one remains a fine example of the Navy/Marine Corps decoration.
WWII US Army Air Corps B-29 Pilot Medal and Memorabilia Lot. Medal in case is not inscribed, very good condition. 2 Maps of same location with notes written on each, shows wear–folded as found. Fly-Boy Follies Program has damage to back but very interesting find. Colston Hall Bristol England Program shows wear. Sou’Easter Magazine for wartime shipbuilders, age-related discoloring and wear. All from the estate of Bruce Alger who piloted a B-29 during WWII and later became a US Representative. I will include 2 other items of correspondence not pictured to provide provenance. Please look carefully at photos.
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal # 59681; a WWI example that I believe falls into the purple heart range. If this is not correct, I hope someone will message me. Please see our other listings, and check back often as we typically list 30-50 high-end estate items each week with No Reserve!
Has wear from use and storage. As I got it out of the estate. The photo was found inside the box. I tried to find more info on James. But no one knew anything. Brooch is not numbered. Box has wear from storage. THIS IS DUE TO EBAYS POLICY ON KNIVES. COMPLAIN TO THEM ABOUT IT. ALL ITEMS ARE AS IS. DETAILED PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS MATCH THE ITEM AND SHOW AND DESCRIBE EXACT CONDITIONS. THERE IS NO BRICK AND MORTAR STORE SO THERE IS NO LOCAL PICK-UPS.
Here’s a nice Goodwill find. A WW2 USMC medal grouping that belonged to a Gilbert M. His name is engraved on the back of the Marine Good Conduct Medal. Included in this grouping are the following: USMC Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War ll Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Joint Meritorious Medal, Expert Rifleman Badge, Enlisted Aircrew Wings, and 4th Marine Air Wing Patch. The medals are in good condition, have a nice patina, and you can tell these were actually worn on a service members uniform. The grouping is housed in a picture frame measuring approximately 10 3/4″ x 8 3/4″. There is some wear, dings, and scuff marks on the picture frame. This is a nice grouping that would make a great addition to your USMC collection. The posted photographs are an important part of the physical description. Closely view all of them, so you may judge for yourself the condition, quality, and age of the items.
Medals are beautiful, ribbon part has some wear to it.
This is an extremely fine World War II U. Air Medal awarded to 1st Lt. Hamlen, 77th Infantry Division that is excellent condition. The planchet is with a beautiful satin bronze finish to both sides. The reverse is officially hand engraved in six lines with,’1st Lt. Hamlen – 77 Inf. It is suspended from the original ribbon which is solid and with vibrant color. The medal is mounted on the correct WWI type slot broach that is complete with functional pin assembly. It remains an absolutely gorgeous 6-line engraved medal in excellent condition.