United States Army National Guard Private Fred C. Tillman was born July 3rd 1878 in Medina, New York. Fred enlisted in the New York National Guard during the Spanish American War as a Private on May 15th 1899 in Company F, 3rd Infantry 29th Seo Company. After serving for 10 years in the guard he was issued this N. Faithful Service Medal #3687. Fred was working for the Niagara Lockport and Ontario Power Company during World War II and signed the draft on April 27th 1942. Tillman passed away March 8th 1957. He is buried at the Boxwood Cemetery. (I will include 15 full size printed research documents as presented). ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NEW YORK STATE DECORATION FOR LONG & FAITHFUL SERVICE, 10 YEARS. The State of New York Decoration for Long & Faithful Service medal is in the form of a neck cravat with a wreath containing a bar with “10 YEARS”, “15 YEARS” or “20 YEARS” on it. Attached to the wreath is a star that has on each arm a different branch: Infantry, Signal, Navy, Artillery, Cavalry. The reverse has a serial number and the makers logo. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
I have no history on the original owner. Numbered 18756 and named to E. Some staining on the ribbon. THIS IS DUE TO EBAYS POLICY ON KNIVES. COMPLAIN TO THEM ABOUT IT. ALL ITEMS ARE AS IS. DETAILED PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS MATCH THE ITEM AND SHOW AND DESCRIBE EXACT CONDITIONS. THERE IS NO BRICK AND MORTAR STORE SO THERE IS NO LOCAL PICK-UPS.
RE-RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
This Marine medal with the low number 4171 was awarded to George H. Lienneman for good conduct during his four-year enlistment period from 1909 to 1913. All of the engraving on the back is by hand. I nearly overlooked this because it’s so neatly done, but, as you can see, each letter is unique. The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal was established in 1896 in the design seen here with a ribbon and medal suspended from a clasp bearing the words U. After 1935, that clasp was eliminated. The name of the recipient, the number of the issue and the dates of service were hand engraved until World War II when the medals began to be numbered on the rim and the name, etc…
ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SEWN BAR BROOCH. RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Rare original WW2 Numbered Medal in marked black coffin box Decoration for Long & Faithful Service State of New York, Neck Award hanging medal, original ribbon is frayed as shown, uncleaned untouched as found, gift or addition to any collection. Please see all photos as they are a big part of the description. As always satisfaction is fully guaranteed, please look at our feedback, we strive to give the best service.
BAILEY BANKS & BIDDLE COMPANY. RE-RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Since this Good Conduct Medal is edge numbered “53,600, ” I believe it dates to WWI. It’s in great condition. Marine Corps clasp that the ribbon and medal are suspended from was eliminated after 1935, and stamping the recipient’s name on the back of the medal began during World War II. The ribbon and the cast bronze elements here are in very good condition and the original pin on the clasp operates smoothly and properly.
Soviet Russian USSR Medal For Valiant Labor / Valiant Labor Medal with document , early serial-numbered variant in the 40-thousand range, researched , awarded by a decree of May 1945 to a foreman at the Tank Industry Factory No. 183, the Urals Tank Factory in Nizhny Tagil. The award was for “irreproachable work” in the manufacturing of T-34 tanks! The factory produced more than 10,000 T-34s during the war! Rare with document and research! Condition of the medal is excellent , as seen in the images! Winner will be provided with research (2 pages – awarding decree, plus some biographical info about the recipient found online on an archive website) in electronic format, unredacted. Professional English translation of the relevant excerpts is available if requested before receipt of item. All questions in advance. I will answer all coherent, respectful inquiries to the best of my ability. Please see my other listings. Lots of excellent Soviet medals! Many additional high quality pieces available that are not yet listed.
