A really nice medal with clasp. The medal has a great patina and is a nice old period example. The medal has a cloth backing with the name of the mounter Firma A Tack Breda.
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This is a very nice World War II U. Army Air Corps Distinguished Flying Cross in its Black Leatherette Case that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with an unblemished, olive bronze finish and suspended from the original ribbon. Affixed to the ribbon are two bronze oak leaf clusters indicating a second and third award of the decoration. It is mounted on the correct slot broach and is with a functional pin and roller locking catch. The medal is contained in its black leatherette case that is titled,’DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS’ in gold leaf on the lid. There is no ribbon bar or lapel pin present in the case.
WWII New York Conspicuous Service Cross & Commendation Medal. Sterling and numbered 19154. Fabulous condition, one owner. Belonged to my Dad, James C. Holmes, who was in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific in Submarines.
The Third Army had a great success on the Isonzo in 1916, taking Gorizia and thus establishing a bridgehead across the river.
These exceptional quality oakleaves and swords have a lovely toned antique finish. With correct hand made large loop fitting. The dished reverse is marked with the 900 hallmark and makers code 21. The swords are double sided as per the original.
It has existed since 7 September 1951, and between 2,100 and 5,200 awards are given every year across all classes. The President of the Federal Republic holds the Sonderstufe des Großkreuzes ex officio.
The Unit participated in decisive battles in 1917 and 1918 in the most difficult of conditions. This is the rare example by L. This is a hobby not a living, so I try to keep it fun, otherwise why do it.
WW2 US Military Army Air Corps Distinguished Flying Cross Medal and Case. Includes Case and Medal. No major wear/corriosionon the medal, the case has something stuck to it that I’ve erred on the side of not to fiddling with, but sure could easily be cleaned by someone more meticulous than myself.