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Staff Sergeant James G. Grantham of Wilmington, North Carolina enlisted in the US Army Air Forces in August 1942, and served as a B-17 “Flying Fortress” waist gunner as part of the 748th Bomb Squadron, 457th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force during WW2. Sergeant Grantham flew 35 missions with the 748th on daylight bombing missions against key German communication centers, oil refineries, and industrial complexes in Frankfurt, Cologne, and Berlin, among others. He was awarded the Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, as well as the Purple Heart, the latter for taking a piece of flak in the hip on October 15, 1944 on a bombing mission over Cologne. On February 16, 1945, on his 34th mission, his B-17 was forced down in a village in Holland, luckily in Allied hands by that time. This US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL is in near mint condition, with only some light bending evident to the back pin (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the medal is in near mint shape, with absolutely no cracking, rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it carries S/SGT. / 14107030 / SEPT. 15, 1944 elegantly hand engraved along the back pendant. September 15, 1944 was the date that Sergeant Grantham was first awarded the Air Medal, and his citation read: For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained bomber combat operations over Germany and German occupied countries. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by these Officers and Enlisted Men upon these occasions reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States. The medal boasts a vibrant drape, sports the crisp, original pendant, and features a full wrap brooch. It bears a fully functional pin and rolling “C” catch fastener at the upper back, and is complete with the original “AIR MEDAL” box in excellent condition, with two surface tears in the upper left back lid, some light surface stress cracking to the rest of that lid, the velvet lining having pulled away from the metal retention “tongue” inside, a bit of dark soiling at the upper satin lining of the lid, and with some light scattered age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the box is in excellent shape, with no other damage to the tough black leatherette covered metal construction. Most interestingly, it exhibits “AIR MEDAL” marked in gold along the middle front lid, as well as flowing gold decorative lines throughout, contains the original pin back Air Medal ribbon bar and extruded back Air Medal lapel pin inside, and the set is a beautiful example of a very rare, original US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL. We have shown a photo of Sergeant Grantham’s enlistment record, a copy of which will be included with the medal. GOVERNMENT at the left front. The item “US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL” is in sale since Saturday, February 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “abramsantiques” and is located in Claremont, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Staff Sergeant James G. Grantham of Wilmington, North Carolina enlisted in the US Army Air Forces in August 1942, and served as a B-17 “Flying Fortress” waist gunner as part of the 748th Bomb Squadron, 457th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force during WW2. Sergeant Grantham flew 35 missions with the 748th on daylight bombing missions against key German communication centers, oil refineries, and industrial complexes in Frankfurt, Cologne, and Berlin, among others. He was awarded the Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, as well as the Purple Heart, the latter for taking a piece of flak in the hip on October 15, 1944 on a bombing mission over Cologne. On February 16, 1945, on his 34th mission, his B-17 was forced down in a village in Holland, luckily in Allied hands by that time. This US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL is in near mint condition, with only some light bending evident to the back pin (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the medal is in near mint shape, with absolutely no cracking, rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it carries S/SGT. / 14107030 / SEPT. 15, 1944 elegantly hand engraved along the back pendant. September 15, 1944 was the date that Sergeant Grantham was first awarded the Air Medal, and his citation read: For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained bomber combat operations over Germany and German occupied countries. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by these Officers and Enlisted Men upon these occasions reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States. The medal boasts a vibrant drape, sports the crisp, original pendant, and features a full wrap brooch. It bears a fully functional pin and rolling “C” catch fastener at the upper back, and is complete with the original “AIR MEDAL” box in excellent condition, with two surface tears in the upper left back lid, some light surface stress cracking to the rest of that lid, the velvet lining having pulled away from the metal retention “tongue” inside, a bit of dark soiling at the upper satin lining of the lid, and with some light scattered age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the box is in excellent shape, with no other damage to the tough black leatherette covered metal construction. Most interestingly, it exhibits “AIR MEDAL” marked in gold along the middle front lid, as well as flowing gold decorative lines throughout, contains the original pin back Air Medal ribbon bar and extruded back Air Medal lapel pin inside, and the set is a beautiful example of a very rare, original US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL. We have shown a photo of Sergeant Grantham’s enlistment record, a copy of which will be included with the medal. GOVERNMENT at the left front. The item “US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL” is in sale since Tuesday, February 11, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “abramsantiques” and is located in Claremont, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Staff Sergeant James G. Grantham of Wilmington, North Carolina enlisted in the US Army Air Forces in August 1942, and served as a B-17 “Flying Fortress” waist gunner as part of the 748th Bomb Squadron, 457th Bomb Group, 8th Air Force during WW2. Sergeant Grantham flew 35 missions with the 748th on daylight bombing missions against key German communication centers, oil refineries, and industrial complexes in Frankfurt, Cologne, and Berlin, among others. He was awarded the Air Medal with silver oak leaf cluster, as well as the Purple Heart, the latter for taking a piece of flak in the hip on October 15, 1944 on a bombing mission over Cologne. On February 16, 1945, on his 34th mission, his B-17 was forced down in a village in Holland, luckily in Allied hands by that time. This US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL is in near mint condition, with only some light bending evident to the back pin (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the medal is in near mint shape, with absolutely no cracking, rips, holes, tears, or other damage. Most interestingly, it carries S/SGT. / 14107030 / SEPT. 15, 1944 elegantly hand engraved along the back pendant. September 15, 1944 was the date that Sergeant Grantham was first awarded the Air Medal, and his citation read: For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained bomber combat operations over Germany and German occupied countries. The courage, coolness, and skill displayed by these Officers and Enlisted Men upon these occasions reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States. The medal boasts a vibrant drape, sports the crisp, original pendant, and features a full wrap brooch. It bears a fully functional pin and rolling “C” catch fastener at the upper back, and is complete with the original “AIR MEDAL” box in excellent condition, with two surface tears in the upper left back lid, some light surface stress cracking to the rest of that lid, the velvet lining having pulled away from the metal retention “tongue” inside, a bit of dark soiling at the upper satin lining of the lid, and with some light scattered age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the box is in excellent shape, with no other damage to the tough black leatherette covered metal construction. Most interestingly, it exhibits “AIR MEDAL” marked in gold along the middle front lid, as well as flowing gold decorative lines throughout, contains the original pin back Air Medal ribbon bar and extruded back Air Medal lapel pin inside, and the set is a beautiful example of a very rare, original US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL. We have shown a photo of Sergeant Grantham’s enlistment record, a copy of which will be included with the medal. GOVERNMENT at the left front. The item “US Army AAF WW2 8TH AF 457TH BG B-17 BOMBER WAIST GUNNER HAND ENGRAVED AIR MEDAL” is in sale since Friday, January 31, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “abramsantiques” and is located in Claremont, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Silver British War Medal and Victory Medal both named to Gnr. Perkins served as a Leading Seaman, the promoted to Commissioned in the Royal Navy during the First World War. The medals are in condition as per pictures, properly named. The item “WW1 British Group Medal 1914-1915 Star Trio Commissioned Gunner Royal Navy” is in sale since Thursday, August 2, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Great Britain\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “maritimemedals” and is located in Dartmouth. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, United States, Australia, Japan.
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EXCELLENT MINUS CONDITION with most of the original finish present. 1903 Coast Artillery 1st Class Gunner badge. Stamped on the reverse of the clasp to 87 CO COAST ARTILLERY / No 14. (This company was assigned to Fort Slocumb, New York at this time). Measures approximately 1 9/16 across at the suspension. There are some knocks and dark areas across the top of the suspension bar and a lot of scratching to the silver emblem. Some scuffs to the high points and tarnish at that point. Otherwise excellent minus condition. This is a hobby not a living, so I try to keep it fun, otherwise why do it. This badge was introduced in 1903 and discontinued in 1909. The initial order of 1700 badges was produced by the Rock Island Arsenal which also impressed them with the company numbers. _gsrx_vers_632 GS 6.9.8 (632). The item “RARE ORIGINAL US COAST ARTILLERY 1st CLASS GUNNER BADGE MEDAL 1903 PRE WW1 EXC” is in sale since Friday, September 30, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1903-13\Original Period Items”. The seller is “converso” and is located in Southern California. This item can be shipped to United States.
For sale here is a good looking US WW2 USMC 2nd Air Wing Aerial Gunner Alpha Uniform. The uniform is made of fine forest green wool and features a four pocket front, four button front, and epaulettes. All buttons are present, and are bakelite. The jacket has a newer belt and there is no mothing. Each sleeve features a wool felt Master Sergeants Chevron. The left shoulder features a theater made 2nd Air Wing patch. The lower left sleeve features an Aerial gunner patch. All patches are machine sewn. Both EGAs are present, appear to be matched, and are unmarked brass. Over the right breast pocket is a distinguished unit citation. Over the left breast pocket there is a six place high award ribbon bar. Below the bar is a pin back unmarked expert rifleman badge. Inside, the jacket shows light wear. In the right sleeve the coat is only marked 69. In the left shoulder the coat is sized 4M and dated July 16, 1943, and is made by College Hall Fashions. This is a great coat that will display well. Armpit to armpit: 18.25. Top to bottom: 32. Please feel free to ask any questions that you may have. Please take a look at my other great items! The item “US WW2 USMC Marine Corps Uniform Coat Jacket 2nd Air Wing Gunner! Medals” is in sale since Wednesday, March 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “cadencemilitaria” and is located in Lenoir, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Featured Refinements: WW2 Jacket
This is a good condition WW1 Canadian Black Watch RFC Air Gunner/Observers Uniform Medals Documents Grouping. Nice grouping to a Canadian black watch member who took his commision and became a Air Gunner/Observer Tunic is complete with black watch buttons and officers collars. Wound stripe on one sleeve. It is named to the same person as the medals and all paperwork Riding breeches are not named but are British issue. The medals are named as follows. The booklet contains original aerial gunnery paperwork from when he was stationed in Texas for training. Also included with some original photos of him in uniform showing his wound stripe etc while in Texas. Originally from the UK he moved to Canada pre war and enlisted in the black watch and was wounded early on at Ypres. Comes with framed officers commision. The free listing tool. The item “WW1 Canadian Black Watch RFC Air Gunner Uniform Medals Documents Grouping” is in sale since Wednesday, March 15, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Canada”. The seller is “military*antiques*toronto” and is located in Toronto, Ontario. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Mexico, Australia.
- WW1 Canadian Black Watch RFC Air Gunner: WW1 Canadian Black Watch RFC Air Gunner Uniform Me
Silver “Al Valore Militare ” Medal. Issued by the Italian Royal Mint. Little shots on the medal (as you can easily see on photos), normaly found on worn ones. Awarded to Mario Camilloni. Machine Gunner of the 3° Bersaglieri Rgt. See description of the action wich he took part on October 30 1918. Only 5 days before World War 1 ending on the Italian Front. The item “WW1 ITALIAN SILVER VALORE MILITARE MEDAL TO A BERSAGLIERI MACHINE GUNNER” is in sale since Sunday, March 12, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Italy”. The seller is “norby67″ and is located in Beivars. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe.
Medal group to D. 100772 Gunner M J Hayes. Group comprises 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, Canada Voluntary Service Medal, with overseas clasp & Canadian War Casualty memorial Cross, which has been converted to a brooch badge, engraved to rear with details, in case of issue, with ribbon and condolence slip. All medals in their original boxes with ribbons, with dog tag. Please view our guide on spotting fake militaria. We list militaria and coins weekly. JB Military Antiques – We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “ORIGINAL WW2 KIA MEMORIAL CROSS & SERVICE MEDALS GUNNER HAYES RCA CANADA” is in sale since Tuesday, December 06, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1939 – 1945 (WWII)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Authenticity: Original
- Country: Canada
- Campaign: World War II
- Product Type: Medals
- Era: 1940s
- nazi: hitler
- kriegsmarine: mines