ITALY: Gold (18K) Commemorative Medal for. The 50th Anniversary of the Victory in the. Great War (and in the Wars before WWI). In its box of issue. The Medal was instituted in 1968 and was. Issued to the surviving veterans of WW1 and. Of the Italo-Turkish War (1911 – 1912). Requirement for the award was a minimum. 6 months front line service. Since the last one was a Colonial War it was. Not included directly in the title of the medal. Instead the more “politically correct” term. “Wars before WW1″ was used. The medal is made of 18K gold, marked 1-AR. And 750 for gold purity. Mancinelli and Bartoli Avved. Item 100% original – ribbon original. Condition as on the photos. Picture is of actual items you will receive, All sales are final unless item is not as described.
For your consideration a full size VINTAGE WW 1 U. Victory Medal with RUSSIA BAR. It is in good condition. ARMY SERVICE CLASPS The Army issued five service (country) clasps for this medal: England , France , Italy , Russia , and Siberia. These service clasps are one eighth of an inch high and one and a half inches wide, with the name of the country in which the service was performed inscribed thereon. Unlike the battle clasps, the Army’s service clasps do not have the small five-pointed star at each end of the clasp. To be eligible for a service clasp, an individual must not have been eligible for a battle clasp. ENGLAND April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918. FRANCE (April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918). ITALY (April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918). RUSSIA (Any Service in Russia). SIBERIA (Any Service in Siberia). NAVY SERVICE CLASPS The Navy issued six service (country) clasps for this medal: England, France, Italy, Russia, Siberia, and West Indies. The Navy’s service clasps were awarded to personnel who served overseas but were not otherwise eligible for a battle clasp. Personnel who sailed from the United States prior to November 11, 1918 but never disembarked are eligible for the clasp denoting their overseas destination. ENGLAND (April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918). RUSSIA (November 12, 1918 to July 31, 1919). SIBERIA (November 12, 1918 to March 30, 1920). WEST INDIES (April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918). Adjusting the S&H is a manual process so paying before that process is completed will result in an overpayment. All must be paid for at one time on one invoice to receive these discounts. International Buyers – Please Note. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN REAL SOON!
This is the REAL THING, My grandfather brought it home from the war where he served mostly in the Pacific with the Marine Corps. They do not come with the medal and ribbon. Tjis is truely invaluable and nobody will have the stories that go with it and the hardships he and my grandmother went through in WW2. Thank you all for respecting these items.
WWI 332nd Infantry Regiment Victory Medal Italy Campaign Brass Bar SUPER RARE. Size: 1 1/2 inches wide. Extremely scarce Italy Campaign Bar that could have only been from a Soldier in the 332nd Infantry Regiment as only they served in Italy during WWI. We are not experts! We do our best to research and point out any flaws visible to us. Photos/scans are our best description!
ARMY ID’d 32nd DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JULY 31, 1918. ARMY ID’d 32nd DIVISION VICTORY MEDAL KIA PLAQUE JULY 31, 1918 NAMED TO WAR HERO. KILLED IN ACTION JULY 31st, 1918. BIRTH: 11 Jan 1887 Port Huron Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA. DEATH: 31 Jul 1918 (aged 31) Sergy, Departement de l’Aisne, Picardie, France. BURIAL: Lakeside Cemetery Port Huron, St. Charles Hammond Son of Robert Hammond born in Ireland, and Sarah Rosetta McIntosh born in Ontario, and brother to John J. Born in Canada and Francis W. His dad was a railroad engineer. Charles was a member of the national guard, well liked and respected by the men who chose him to be promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant, which. Was customary in that time. Also, a member of the Masonic Lodge, and articles about him were often found in the local newspaper. He also was an excellent machinist by trade. He enlisted in the U. Army in 1910, at the age of 23. When his regiment was activated, they were sent to El Paso Texas to deal with Poncho Villa. He was promoted at that time to 1st lieut. When ww1 began, the unit was deployed. To France on Feb. 1918, the 125th Infantry, 32d Division, A. Being then, a part of the Red Arrow Division. It was on July 31 1918 that they were tasked with destroying a machine gun nest on hill 212. While leading his men of Company L into the battlefield of France, he was wounded in the arm but continued on leading his men but received a fatal wound killing him in action on July 31, 1918, on Hill 212 in Sergy, France. After his death, his men accomplished their mission, taking out Hill 212. He was one of the first men from Port Huron to die and many more from across America and abroad were to follow as the war raged on. His funeral was befitting a hero and the casket displayed at the old city hall was finally placed on a Caisson, and the long procession of legionnaires, mason, dignitaries and ordinary folks, slowly and solemnly, wound it’s way to the cemetery for burial. Many honors were awarded to him Posthumously: The Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. Croix de Guerre (The Cross of War) France’s highest medal award to a non French Citizen Medals from the British, and Belgian American Legion Post 8 in Port Huron was named in his honour (1919,). Army Company L, 125th Infantry Regiment, 32d Division, A. Date of Action: July 31, 1918. Citation: The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles A. Hammond, First Lieutenant, U. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Sergy, France, July 31, 1918. Advancing up and beyond Hill No. 212, First Lieutenant Hammond was shot through the arm, yet he refused to go to the rear, even for first-aid treatment, but continued to assault with his platoon, until he received two more wounds, the last of which caused his death. 1918 Home Town: Port Huron, MI. Army, World War One-Pvt. Hammond died in the service of his Country. Awards: Purple Heart Medal, WW1 Victory Medal. THE EXACT DESIGN OF THE VICTORY MEDAL STAR IN THE CENTER OF THE PLAQUE IS ALSO USED IN THE U. WW1 VICTORY MEDAL LAPEL BUTTON THAT WAS MADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WW1 U. VICTORY MEDAL COMMISIONED BY THE U. WAR DEPARTMENT AND U. THE SOLID BRONZE EMBLEM WAS DESIGNED BY SCULPTOR ADOLPH ALEXANDER WEINMAN OF NEW YORK CITY UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS. THE BRONZE WORKMANSHIP IS VERY WELL DONE AND REFLECTS A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP. The World War I Victory Lapel Button first issued November 14,1919 is a five-pointed star 5/8-inch in diameter on a wreath with the letters U. For persons wounded in action, the lapel button is silver; for all others, the lapel button is bronze. Eligibility requirements are the same for the World War I Victory Medal. VICTORY MEDAL STAR IS SOLID BRASS. PLAQUE IS WOOD (OAK). RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL BRASS HANGER ON THE REVERSE. EMBOSSED ON THE FRONT LOWER APEX : J. J. R. WITH AN A CIRCLE WITHIN A CIRCLE JUST ABOVE IT. OVERALL DIMENSIONS: HEIGHT 12″ x WIDTH 11 5/8″ x THICKNESS 1. The Victory Button was designed by. The sculptor, Adolph Alexander Weinman of New York City. Under the supervision of the Commission of Fine Arts. HAMMOND IN HIS WW1 ERA MICHIGAN NATIONAL UNIFORM PROVIDED WITH THE PICTURES IN THIS LISTING IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY AND IS NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION.
This WWI King George V & WVI Victory Medal Collection is a must-have for any militaria enthusiast. The collection includes medals, and ribbons from WWI ERA paperwork from PTE JT Freeman CFC. The conflict represented in this collection is WW I (1914-18), making it an original and authentic piece of history. The medals, and ribbons are in their original state and have not been reproduced. This collection is perfect for those interested in the history of WW I and the aftermath, and it would make a great addition to any collection of original period items.
WW1 US VICTORY MEDAL WITH 2 BARS. MONTDIDIER-NOYON & DEFENSIVE SECTOR. The item on the picture is the one you will receive. This Item is from my personal collection. See pictures for more details. For more military items please check my other items. Thank you for looking.
