Clutch back type mount system. Appears to be from 1940s (WW2) era. Worn and used condition.
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World war 2 imperial japanese medal. RARE World War II Imperial Japanese Navy medal from 1936. This medal commemorates the Special Fleet Review. Featured prominently on the front is the Ayanami, a Fubuki-class destroyer, with the inscription “Invincible Fleet”. The reverse side details the event with “1936 Navy Special Large Exercise Fleet Review Participation Commemoration – Ayanami”. Please be aware this medal does not come with a box and has signs of wear. Refer to photos to assess its condition before purchasing. Approximate 7-21days(To USA).
Medals are from the estate of naval aircrew member Clifford White. White served as an Observer during WW2 and later was part of a reserve unit during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Nothing further is known and group requires more research. USN Navy Medal Bar top row consisting of Naval Reserve Medal, American Campaign Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Medal. Medal bar is sewn in standard 1960′s style. USN Navy Medal Bar bottom row consisting of China Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with large Silver Battle Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, United Nations Service Medal sewn in 1960′s style. Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal. Medal is a loose single medal. 13 place Ribbon Bar for Navy Commendation Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, China Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Pacific Theater Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with large Silver Battle Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Naval Reserve Medal, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal. US Navy clutchback Observer wing. Full sized wings are marked GEMSCO, NY, 1/20 10K G. Medals, Wing, and Ribbon bar show normal wear/tear associated with age. Medals are sewn for wear on dress uniform. Ribbon bars are single mounted bar. Medals, wing, and ribbons may show minor age related defects. Normal wear and tear associated with age.
Pre WWII bronze Navy China Service Medal w/ wire ring & full wrap brooch Says ASIA USN.
Ww2 imperial Japanese medal. Exceptional World War II era silver award medal from Hitachi Shipbuilding, a pivotal military supplier for the Imperial Japanese Navy. The medal is marked “SILVER” on the reverse and is accompanied by its original wooden box stamped with pure silver. A significant piece from the naval history of the Imperial Japanese era. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
WW2 imperial Japanese badge. This is an authentic World War II Imperial Japanese Navy Sailor Labor Badge. The design showcases a classic nautical motif with a steering wheel, anchor, and waves. The back of the badge has the inscription which translates to “Sailor Labor Badge”. This solid, robust badge was awarded to recognize sailors and other maritime workers during the wartime period. During the Pacific War, the success of Japan hinged on transporting resources acquired overseas. This badge was likely part of a recognition system to honor those who faced these challenges. Specific details on the number of awards given or the exact criteria remain elusive, but it stands as a testament to the sacrifices made during a critical period in history. Approximate 14-21days(To USA and Europe).
WW2 ROYAL NAVY PALESTINE 1936-39 FULL SIZE GENUINE GROUP OF MEDALS TO P A D SMITH FROM NORTHAMPTON WITH LOTS OF COPY PAPERWORK AND RESEARCH. PALESTINE MEDAL CORRECTLY NAMED SSX. WW2 MEDALS AND STARS NOT NAMED AS ISSUED. ALL NICELY MOUNTED FOR DISPLAY. TOGETHER WITH LOTS OF COPY PAPERWORK AND RESEARCH. PETER ARTHUR DOUGLAS SMITH WAS BORN IN NORTHAMPTON ON 31/3/1920 AND PASSED AWAY ON 5/1/1982 AT HOME IN RHYL, CLWYD. This item is a fixed price listing so no offers will be accepted. Please keep checking back in the coming months to see new items listed every week. Please use the images on this listing to show a reflection of the condition of this item both using the standard image and the enlarge function to view item close up. We are conscious to continue making strides forward in using packaging products that are recycled or of high recyclable content.
WW2 Named American Navy Medal Set for sale. This medal set belongs to Woodrow Wilson A Feurer who reportedly served on the USS Concord and USS Lunga Point. The medal set comes with a named Army Good Conduct Medal, American Defence Medal with Fleet Clasp, American Campaign Medal, Pacific-Asiatic Campaign Medal and the Victory Medal. Also comes with ribbon bars mounted in a clutch back style. Comes with the Navy Presidential Unit Citation and swath of other medal ribbons that indicate he served in Korea as well. The Pacific Campaign Medal Ribbon has 4 battle stars, the American Defence Medal ribbon has 1 star for the Fleet Clasp and the Good Conduct Medal has 1 star indicating successive awards. There’s also a Philippines liberation medals with a star. Overall in good shape. The good conduct medal’s ring seems to have jammed it into a locked position but can easily be fixed. Just don’t want to take any risks myself.
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.
For sale is a WW2 Royal Navy Gunner Medal Grouping & 1946 London Victory Celebrations Tickets. This medal grouping belongs to Ronald Herbert Cooper, who was at the rank of able seaman in the Royal Navy. Originally he lived at 1 Sycamore avenue in Kent. Unfortunately there isn’t a huge amount of information in this grouping about Ronald Cooper, however we do know he was discharged on the 16th of January 1946. This medal grouping is a small but incredibly interesting grouping which contains three rare pieces of social & military history! These three items are the “official programme of the victory celebrations 8th June 1946″ followed by one “Victory celebrations Saturday 8th June 1946 stewards pass” that’s issued to R. Followed by a “victory celebrations Saturday 8th June 1946 Carlton house terrace west block, standing 0019″ ticket. This medal grouping includes his. WW2 postal medal box carton. Ww2 British defence medal & ribbon. Ww2 British war medal & ribbon. Ww2 British 1939-45 star and ribbon. 1937 Royal Navy signal card book. 1946 dated order for release from naval service class A men form. Official programme of the victory celebrations 8th June 1946. RARE Ticket for the victory celebrations Saturday 8th June 1946 stewards pass to R. Cooper issued under the authority of the minister of works. RARE Ticket for the Victory celebrations Saturday 8th June 1946 Carlton house terrace, west block, standing 0019, admit one, issued under the authority of the minister of works. With a map of Buckingham palace and surroundings on the back. Victory in Europe May 8th 1945 the Royal Naval barracks Chatham service of Thanksgiving program. 1948 dated disability pension request denied letter. This is an excellent little grouping especially if your a collection of the london victory celebrations memorabilia!