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WWII Order Of Legion Of Merit Medal w/ Pin.
This is a rare and authentic medal from the Soviet Union, featuring the image of a mother and heroine from World War II. The medal is 100% original and a perfect addition to any collection of militaria. It was made in Russia and is a great representation of the country’s history. The medal is ideal for those interested in collectibles and military memorabilia.
This is a very nice early World War II U. Air Medal in its black leatherette presentation case that is in excellent condition. The planchet is nicely struck and with mellow bronze finish that is now with an attractive light age toned patina. It is suspended from its original ribbon, which is undamaged, strong, and with excellent color. The medal is mounted on its original full wrapped broach with fully functional pin and roller locking catch assemblies. The medal is housed in its black leatherette case that is titled’AIR MEDAL’ in gold leaf on the lid. The interior is clean and undamaged. The pin back ribbon bar and enameled lapel pin are present in the case. This is a fine early war issued piece that remains in excellent, undamaged condition.
Nice original 3 place medal bar lot. There is an American campaign medal, Asiatic Pacific campaign medal and a WWII Victory medal.
Original WWII Sterling Silver Aerial Gunner 3 Medal Badge Pin. The back is stamped, “STERLING LGB”.
Item is in excellent condition.
This is a very nice U. World War II Bronze Star Medal set that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with an even bronze finish to both the obverse and reverse sides. The star is suspended from its original ribbon, which is with bright, vibrant color. It is mounted on the correct WWII style slot broach that is complete with functional pin and roller lock assemblies. The black leatherette case is titled, “BRONZE STAR MEDAL” in gold leaf on two lines and some light wrinkles to the lower part of the top section. Included in the case is the enameled lapel pin, but the ribbon bar is not present. A fine-looking example in excellent condition.
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 is a fine World War II U. Bronze Star Medal set that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with an unblemished bronze finish to both the obverse and reverse sides. The star is suspended from a crisp, short-draped ribbon. The medal is mounted on the correct WWII style slot broach that is complete with functional pin and roller lock assemblies. The pin back ribbon bar and enameled lapel pin are both present in the case. The black leatherette case is titled, “BRONZE STAR MEDAL” in gold leaf on two lines on the lid and is without damage. It remains a fine-looking example in excellent condition.