WW1 World War 1 Bronze 88th Infantry Division Medal Original.
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Nice grouping here picked up over the weekend. WW1 US Army Defensive Bar Victory Medal plus the guys 88th Infantry Division medal as well. Grouping has two pictures of the gentlemen here with one picture showing by arrow which one he is. Also comes with his discharge papers and a newspaper from camp dodge in the start of 1919. Nice grouping that would look great in a display case or frame. Guy was originally from Winnebago Minnesota.
The state of Montana honored the sole regiment from that state to take part in the Spanish American War with this medal. The unit was mustered in at Helena, Montana on May 5-10, 1898, leaving the U. For service in the Philippines on July 18, 1898, and arriving in Manila, Philippine Islands on August 24, 1898. While the unit was enroute, both the city of Manila surrendered to the Americans and an armistice was agreed to between the U. And Spain effectively ending the fighting. Both events occurred on August 13, 1898. The First Montana remained in the Philippines until August 23, 1899, fighting in the Philippine-American War, which began on February 4, 1899. The unit arrived back in the United States on September 22, 1899, and was mustered out at San Francisco, California on October 17, 1899. During its term of service, the unit lost one officer and 20 men killed in action (in the Philippine American War), one officer and 14 men to disease, one man to a drowning, and 10 men to desertion. An additional 9 officers and 111 men were wounded. This medal was awarded on October 23, 1899 at Butte, Montana.
Second World War Medal Group of 6 to Private James Andrew Jaftha – 6. Armoured Division Reserve Armoured Regiment, Late Imperial Light Horse/Kimberly Regiment. 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal, African Service Medal C320209 J. Mounted as worn, very fine (6). Was born on the 24. July 1907 and was living at 1. Avenue, Claremount, Cape, South Africa when he enlisted into the South African army on the 10. He served in the infantry with the Imperial Light Horse/Kimberley Regiment which was part of the newly formed 11th South African Armoured Brigade, 6. South African Armoured Division. In early April 1944 Private Jaftha transferred to the Reserve Armoured Regiment, South African Armoured Corps, 6. South African Armoured Division with whom he entered the Italian theatre of war with in late April 1944. At the end of January 1945 he was transferred to the Reserve Motorised Battalion, 6. The 6th South African Armoured Division was the second armoured division of the South African Army and was formed during World War II. The division was initially transferred to Egypt for training, after which it served in the Allied campaign in Italy during 1944 and 1945. In Italy, the division was initially deployed as part of the British Eighth Army, under command of Lieutenant-General Oliver Leese, and was then transferred to the U. Fifth Army, under Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark, for the remainder of the Italian Campaign. The division operated as a strongly reinforced division and was frequently used to spearhead the advance of the Corps and Army to which it was attached. A brilliant history of the 6. Photographs of the 6. South African Armoured Division used were taken from various sources on the internet. I will not send this without signed for or tracking. Everything at AJMS Medals is 100% original and genuine.
It’s made by quality maker, Gustave Fox Co.
World war 2 imperial japanese badge. Offering a genuine medal from Japan’s 16th Division, initially formed during the Russo-Japanese War. While dispatched to Manchuria in 1905, the battles had already concluded. They were stationed intermittently in 1919, 1929, and 1934. A piece that captures a unique timeline of Japan’s old military. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Rare 1920′s / Pre WW2 US Army 1st Infantry Division Rifle championship Medal. The medal is named to “Sgt A Johnson Co “E 16th Inf. The medal shows some wear / signs of age, but is otherwise in good shape. Please look at the photos to better judge condition for yourself.