ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY VICTORY MEDAL W/ FULFORD “ATLANTIC FLEET” CLASP, & FULL WRAP BROOCH. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress, however the bill authorizing the medal never passed, leaving the service departments to create the award through general orders. The United States Army published orders authorizing the World War I Victory Medal in April 1919 and the U. Navy followed in June of that same year. Known until 1947 simply as the “Victory Medal”, the World War I Victory Medal was awarded to any member of the U. Military who had served in the armed forces between the following dates in the following locations. 6 April 1917 to 11 November 1918 for any military service. 12 November 1918, to 5 August 1919 for service in European Russia. 23 November 1918, to 1 April 1920 for service with the American Expeditionary Force Siberia. The front of the bronze medal features a winged Victory holding a shield and sword on the front. The back of the bronze medal features “The Great War For Civilization” in all capital letters curved along the top of the medal. Curved along the bottom of the back of the medal are six stars, three on either side of the center column of seven staffs wrapped in a cord. The top of the staff has a round ball on top and is winged on the side. The staff is on top of a shield that says “U” on the left side of the staff and “S” on the right side of the staff. On left side of the staff it lists one World War I Allied country per line: France, Italy, Serbia, Japan, Montenegro, Russia, and Greece. On the right side of the staff the Allied country names read: Great Britain, Belgium, Brazil, Portugal, Rumania (spelled with a U instead of an O as it is spelled now), and China. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES NAVY VICTORY MEDAL W/ “ATLANTIC FLEET” CLASP, BATTLE STAR & FULL WRAP BROOCH. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The World War I Victory Medal is a service medal of the United States military which was first created in 1919, designed by James Earle Fraser. The medal was originally intended to be created due to an act of the United States Congress, however the bill authorizing the medal never passed, leaving the service departments to create the award through general orders. The United States Army published orders authorizing the World War I Victory Medal in April 1919 and the U. Navy followed in June of that same year. Known until 1947 simply as the “Victory Medal”, the World War I Victory Medal was awarded to any member of the U. Military who had served in the armed forces between the following dates in the following locations. 6 April 1917 to 11 November 1918 for any military service. 12 November 1918, to 5 August 1919 for service in European Russia. 23 November 1918, to 1 April 1920 for service with the American Expeditionary Force Siberia. The front of the bronze medal features a winged Victory holding a shield and sword on the front. The back of the bronze medal features “The Great War For Civilization” in all capital letters curved along the top of the medal. Curved along the bottom of the back of the medal are six stars, three on either side of the center column of seven staffs wrapped in a cord. The top of the staff has a round ball on top and is winged on the side. The staff is on top of a shield that says “U” on the left side of the staff and “S” on the right side of the staff. On left side of the staff it lists one World War I Allied country per line: France, Italy, Serbia, Japan, Montenegro, Russia, and Greece. On the right side of the staff the Allied country names read: Great Britain, Belgium, Brazil, Portugal, Rumania (spelled with a U instead of an O as it is spelled now), and China. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Medal, Ribbons, Insignia & Document Group. Named to Navy Captain John D. Borland was a senior medical officer in the Medical Corps. He served 100 plus days of combat at Guadalcanal and another 100 plus days with the 1st Marine Division at Cape Gloucester. You will receive the following as shown: Medals, Ribbons, Dog Tags, Leather Name Tag, Religious Items, DUIs, Rank Insignia, plus other Insignia, Documents, John D. Borland 54 page WWII History Service (plus more history and copied photos) fascinating book describing his time in the military and The Borlands Since the Civil War Book (unnumbered pages). Nice condition for the age of each item. The display case does not come with this group. Look over pictures to see the exact item you will receive and to determine the overall condition of this item.
This US Navy Mexican 1911-17 Service Medal is a great addition to any militaria collection. The medal is a wonderful piece of history, with an original design and unique features that make it a valuable item for collectors. The medal features a striking design and was manufactured in the United States during the WW I (1914-18) era. It is a great way to commemorate the service of Navy personnel during this time. The medal is in excellent shape and is an original piece, making it a great investment for any collector or admirer of military history. The medal is a great example of the craftsmanship and artistry that went into creating these types of items during this time period. This medal is a must-have for anyone interested in militaria, and will be a great addition to any collection.
US DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY Superior Civilian Service Medal HLR Sterling Silver. This medal was presented by The Department of the Navy. Eligible to Civilian employees of the Department of the Navy and the Marine Corps. Please look carefully at the pictures to see condition. WE DO NOT SELL REPRODUCTIONS!!! GRADING IS A VERY SUBJECTIVE THING. I WOULD PREFER TO LET YOU MAKE YOUR OWN JUDGMENTS. HENCE THE LARGE AND CLEAR PICTURES. We believed in the phrase. “A picture is worth a thousand words”. And always try to post the clearest and largest size pictures possible. What you see in the picture is the actual item for sale – unless clearly marked otherwise. Also please be aware that sometimes items can show. Slightly darker or lighter. In digital photographs but we always try to represent the items as accurately as possible. Items I come across are left as I find them – I do not tamper or alter items in any way – what you see it in the picture is exactly what you will recieve. Please note : Any item (for example the US silver dollar) in the picture but not included in the title. Is there only for showing scale and. If you have any questions or need further pictures of an item. IN THE USA and CANADA. FOR YOU THIS WAY. YOUR ITEM SHOULD ARRIVE IN ABOUT. I DO NOT charge a cent for packing materials, my time, or the gas to get it to the post office. The remainder is the postal system. So please consider this when ranking. All payments are to be made within. Days of the close of the auctions. ALL IMAGES ARE COPYRIGHTED AND CAN NOT BE USED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION. WE PROVIDE CLEAR PICTURES AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. WE ARE NOT AN APPROVAL SERVICE. Please be aware DSR scores under 5 are treated similar to a. Possibly leading to listing restrictions minimizing. I CANNOT FIX WHAT I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT! _gsrx_vers_859 GS 7.0.21 (859).
United States Navy Four Place Medal Bar. Sewn together, no pin back or clutch attachment. The medals include: Navy Good Conduct medal, American campaign medal, US EAME (European African Middle Eastern) campaign medal, and National Defense Service medal. Appears to range from 1940s-1950s (WW2, Korea) era. Worn and used condition.
WW2 Navy 5 Place Medal Bar. Named on back of Navy Good Conduct Medal to: Michael A. The medals include: Navy Good Conduct medal, American Campaign medal, US WW2 Victory medal, Navy Occupation Service medal, and National Defense Service medal. Appears to range from 1940s-1950s (WW2, Korea) era. Worn and used condition.
United States Navy Five Place Medal Bar. The medals include: Navy Occupation service medal, WW2 Victory medal, National Defense Service medal, U. Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal for Korea. Appears to range from 1940s-1950s (WW2-Korea) era.
For sale is a Rare WW2 Royal Navy Minesweeper Operation Nestegg Medals & Document Grouping. This grouping belongs to I. Edwards who served with the Royal Navy reserve in command of HMT Bilsdean. Before joining the Royal Navy Edwards lived at 21 Sydney Grove, Hendon, London, N. All of the belongings mentioned below belonged to lieutenant I. Edwards, and his contribution to operation Nestegg, and the surrender of the German navy in Millbay. This medal group includes the following. The personnel book of MMS-class minesweeper 254 (RMT Bilsdean). All of these questions are answered for each of the 46 servicemen under his control onboard MMS254. This handwritten book holds excellent research potential into many serviceman’s history. Original Orders of German navy surrender at Millbay on the 17/5/1945 a full write up of this can be seen below. This can also be seen in image number 8. Originals orders, that run inside operation Nestegg, titled; “Secret on no account to be allowed to fall into the hands of the enemy to be destroyed by fire when complied with”. This document can be seen in image number 4. These orders are for minesweeping of the covid route and anchorage’s to be carried out during the 2 days prior to the arrival of the force and subsequently the establishment of the swept channels inter island and between the islands and the mainland of France. These are original orders, with most likely no other surviving copies, seeing as all other copies would have been burnt on completion. Following the previous item is a scam/ copy of the at the time top secret operation Nestegg. This is titled Operation Nestegg, Joint Outland plan, part iii Naval plan. Part 7v of this plan is underlined and this is the section of the plan that we have the original orders for above. WW2 Royal Navy Admiralty Pattern Split Second Stop Watch, marked Patt 3 22771. A set of 6 ww2 Royal Navy uniform buttons. Pair of Ww2 Lieutenant Royal Navy Epaulettes. For fleet purposes only, the Channel Islands, atlas of tidal streams. Restricted: HOURLY HEIGHTS OF TIDE. AT CHERBOURG & LE HAVRE TIDE TABLES FOR ROAD OF MORLAIX, LE HAVRE and ROUEN From 1st to 31st MAY, 1945 inclusive. Section of a map marked on back; S. 325 confidential Ostend to westkape folio no b8 serial no 925. The military re-occupation of the Channel Islands in 1945 was code-named Operation Nestegg. In command was 46-year old Brigadier Alfred Snow. The special detachment – Force 135 – sailed from Plymouth in the Royal Navy destroyers HMS Bulldog and HMS Beagle. But when the task force arrived off Guernsey on 8th May – Victory in Europe Day – no-one was sure if the German garrison, under Vice-Admiral Friedrich Huffmeier, would surrender peacefully. Item number (3) listed above states document in purple typed ink. To: RNS DEV, Paris Commandant RMB KHMP. XDO Capt M/S Ply, CDR, M/S Ply, Cdr A/P Ply, A/S Dev, Garrison CDR, movement, control. From commander in chief Plymouth. 18 buoy and 3 trawled and 1 patrol craft at no 15 buoy. M/s is requested to assume control of the landing and disposal of prisoners of war. (6) as soon as prize. Crews are embarked, the white & is to be hoisted superior to German & and hold down when German crews have been landed. M Devonport as requested to assist in mooring to buoys (8) M. C as requested to send I hospital boat. Alongside each group on arrival at number 15 and 18. Buoy to disembark Royal Navy, guard and prisoners of war at Millbay. (9) Paris is registered to relieve the prize crews with A, C and M party comprising 2P. 0 s plus 8 for each group at 2000 tonight Thursday. (11) the garrison commander as requested to make the necessary arrangements to receive the prisoners of war comprising of 22 officers and 126 ratings at MillBay at approx 2030. This grouping has a good amount of research potential and played a major role in operation Nestegg, and has an incredibly rare set of orders for the German naval surrender. If you would like to see more photos please message me for more details.
