WW1 ITALIAN NAVY DESTROYER R. ” AUDACE ” SERVICE MEDAL (OCCUPATION of TRIESTE). ” AUDACE ” SERVICE MEDAL (OCCUPATION of TRIESTE NOVEMBER 3,1918). III NOVEMBER (NOVEMBER 3). During World War 1 on November 3, 1918, Italian troops entered Trieste, marking the city’s liberation from Austro-Hungarian rule following the victorious Battle of Vittorio Veneto, effectively ending the war on the Italian front in World War I; this day is significant because it signified the annexation of Trieste into the Kingdom of Italy, with the arrival of the first Italian vessel, the destroyer R. , at the port of Trieste. DEORSUM NUMQUAM = (NEVER DOWN). DIMENSIONS : HEIGHT 3/4″ x WIDTH 11/16″ x THICKNESS 1/8. SILVER MEDAL WITH BLUE AND WHITE ENAMEL.
Original issue with only 6000 made. The medal shows moderate tarnish and wear with some surface knocks. The original ribbon shows light wear and moderate soiling. Medal honors two Texas National Guard Cavalry Brigades that were authorized by the War Department. The units started training in September 1918 but were never called into Federal service because the First World War had come to an end. Since they were not federalized, the units were not eligible for the United States Victory Medal for their wartime service. A Bill was introduced in Congress and despite some initial opposition from the War Department, the Bill was finally passed and funds were allocated to design and manufacture 6,000 medals. The medals was designed by the Office of the Quartermaster General and distribution commenced in late 1925 through the Texas Militia Bureau. _gsrx_vers_625 GS 6.9.7 (625).
Rare WW1 German Schaumburg-Lippe Loyal War Service Medal 2nd Class. In A Fantastic Purple Velvet Case. Very Rare World War I Medal, the Schaumburg-Lippe Cross for Loyal Service during World War I. It was the main military award of the small Principality of Schaumburg-Lippe, whose population was less than 50,000. In Fitted Case, Original Ribbon Latch and Closures all In Perfect Working Order. In A Beautiful Purple Velvet Case, Awesome Original Issue.
Named Pre WWII / WWII U. Navy Yangtze Service Medal Group. The group is comprised of the seven federal medals and one VFW medal of Merle Benjamin West, who served in the United States Navy from the 1920′s through the Second World War. These medals are comprised of West’s named Navy Good Conduct Medal with full wrap brooch and officially hand engraved on four lines “Benjamin Merle West 1926″. The medal has two bars for subsequent awards, one officially engraved “1935″ and the other officially engraved “1938″. Both are officially hand engraved on the reverse “Merle Benjamin West”, indicating that West’s first and middle names were switched the medal planchet. The group further includes the U. Navy Yangtze Service Medal, full wrap brooch, with the edge numbered M. 3120″; American Defense Medal, slot brooch, with Navy “Fleet bar; American Campaign Medal, crimp brooch; European Campaign Medal, crimp brooch; Pacific Campaign Medal, crimp brooch; and the WWII Victory Medal, slot brooch. The group also includes a Veterans of Foreign Wars medal with an enamel “Past Post Officer of the Day” suspension bar. Also included is a 9 pace ribbon rack, circa 1980′s, which displays the ribbons for the seven federal medals as well as the Navy Commendation Ribbon (which had no medal) and the ribbon for the Philippine Liberation Medal which West likely never actually received. The ribbon for the Yangtze Service Medal has had fading of the yellow stripes to an almost white color. The group includes old index cards on which are typed West’s service record. The medals are all in excellent condition. Research has found that Merle Benjamin West was born 30 June 1901 and died 25 February 1989. His enlisted service number was 385 09 42, and his CWO2 number was 342617. He received his commission on 18 January 1944, with seniority from 15 December 1943. His original enlistment date was 8 April, 1919, and he transferred to the Fleet Reserve on 10 March 1939, then being “Reactivated” on 9 May 1941. At that time he joined the crew of the attack transport “USS Heywood” (AP-12 / APA-6) on 27 May 1941. He spent most, if not all, of WWII aboard the Heywood, which was involved in patrols in the Atlantic and the landing of U. Marines in Iceland, then moving to the Pacific where it was involved in combat operations which included Guadalcanal. The Heywod received seven battle stars for its actions in World War II. Merle West retired on 1 October 1948. Item location large wood cabinet 5th drawer left side.
This vintage WW2 sterling silver 2-piece “Son in Service” medal, measuring 0.5 inches by 0.5 inches, is a poignant piece of military history. The medal was commonly worn by families to signify that their son was serving in the armed forces during World War II. The two-piece design is a classic feature of these medals, and this piece is in good coverall condition with general wear consistent with its age. A significant and personal collectible for WWII memorabilia enthusiasts. Condition : Good coverall condition; general wear; kindly see photos. Measurements : 0.5 inches (height), 0.5 inches (width). Please reach out with any questions or offers. We are always around to chat. Check out all Brooklyn Artifacts items here!
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!
