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Elder completed advanced single-engine training in Oct 1945 having started on 6 Aug 1945 at Moore Field, Texas. His was the last training class at the field. His full career is unknown. He did receive pilot wings, World War II Victory Medal (whereabouts of medal unknown) that was placed with his training certificate, AAF patch and a photo was what is believed to be his T-6 Trainer. More research on this career is required. Moore Field was opened on 20 Sep 41 as an AAF Training as a single-engine training school. It was named for 2LT Frank Murchison Moore, on 22 Nov 41. The faciity conducted advanced pilot training of 6,000 pilots using BT-13, PT-19, AT-6, P-36 and P-43 aircraft. The school was reorganized as the 2529th Army Air Force Base Unit (Pilot School, Advanced Single Engine) on 1 April 44. The school and airfield closed on 31 Oct 45. After the war the field was reactivated in the 1950′s under USAF control until closing once again in 1963. It was handed over to the Agricultural Department and is currently active under their control. Army Air Forces Training Command Certificate to George Terrell Elder, Jr. Certificate is for completion of Pilot (Advanced Single-Engine) at Moore Field, Mission, Texas, 6 Aug 45 to 16 Oct 45. Some spots from having been previously taped in a scrapbook. Pilot Wings, Frosted on back. Wings are standard 3 size. Replacement clutches are modern. Not known if they are sterling. WWII Victory Medal Ribbon. Ribbon is narrow army pinback type. Whereabouts of Medal unknown. Small 3 photo of T-6 Texan in flight. Some tape noted on front of photo along with some edge bumps. Has partially obscured pencil indicating they were sent sent a girlfriend or wife in Texas. Certificate/ribbon bar/wings/patch show normal wear/tear associated with age/use. Certificate shows normal toning with age. Evidence of having been taped in scrapbook. Photo shows normal toning with age and some edge bumps. Evidence of having been in scrapbook. Modern clutches for wings provided. Patch in overall very good condition for age, ribbon bar in overall very good condition for age. There may other minor age related defects on all. Normal wear and tear associated with age.
WWII bronze merit award for the 604. Army Engineer Camouflage Battalion, with cardboard box, about 1? Inches in diameter. Good condition, some edge nicks, some specks of green in the crevices. Box is worn but structurally sound, and has some green stains on the inside of the base. Sorry for any confusion. Sometimes Priority can be cheaper than Parcel Select, depending on your zip code and the weight of the package. Large/fragile items can’t always be combined.
Army WWII, 5 Medals Group/ Cluster – Original Period Medals.
THIS LISTING IS FOR A LOT OF MILTARY MEDALS, WHICH ARE IN GOOD CONDITION (A COUPLE HAVE NO BOX AND ONE IS MISSING BOX COVER). YOU WILL BE RECEIVING THE ACTUAL ITEMS IN THE PICTURE, SO PLEASE LOOK FOR CONDITION.
These items are special to me because they came from one of my mentors. Do not miss this once in a lifetime chance to own a true piece of American history. We have done our best to correctly describe each item, if we made any mistakes or you have more information on the item, please let us know so we can give true praise to these great men & women who served and protected all of the United States. Up for consideration we have this very rare, World War 2 named & dated Air Base instructor’s sterling silver wings along with his Military Merit medal and Meritorious Service medal. All pieces have his name. Wings engraved with his name, air base, and date- Earl J Wolf Jr Altus OK 5-24-43. From what I can find about these, less than 50 known, they were given to the instructors. Please review photos for condition. With all jewelry with stones, stones sizes and amounts are figured by calculation. (for an accurate total, you would have to remove the stones from the settings) During measurements there is some degree of calculation, so it is an approximation. In regards to our time pieces watches, clocks etc. We verify the condition when they leave our office and will be stated as working or not working. All working watches may still need to be professionally cleaned/serviced in order to keep time accurately. Each of our time pieces are vintage and used to a different degree. Please see all the photos and read entire description. If I’m unaware, I cannot help & resolve the issue. Please see our feedbacks. Your satisfaction is the only way to our success and I will do my best to keep it that way. After that it will go by weight. Please request a total or wait for a combined invoice before paying. You must return an item in the same condition as it was received.
ARMY “GOOD CONDUCT” MEDAL & RIBBON. Provenance: private collection from Chicago, Illinois; awarded in 1945. The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal Military service. It is awarded on a selective basis to each enlisted soldier who distinguishes himself from among his fellow soldiers by exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity throughout the specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal Military service. Qualifying service includes each 3 years completed after 27 August 1940 or, for first award only, upon completion of at least one year upon termination of service, if separated prior to three years. The immediate Commander must approve the award and the award must be announced in permanent orders. During wartime the Army Good Conduct Medal may be awarded on completion of one year of continuous service rather than three. Effective from 1 September 1982, Active Guard Reserve personnel became eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. For Active Guard Reserve personnel, the Good Conduct Medal qualification period may commence from a time during the three years immediately preceding the 1 September 1982 effective date, provided no portion of service for the Good Conduct Medal is included in a period of service for which the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal was awarded.
This is a salty World War I/World II Marine Corps Colonel’s Insignia and Ribbon Bar Group that is in very good condition. The group consists of a large Model 1937 Officers Eagle, Globe, and Anchor visor hat insignia, 2 Officers Eagle, Globe, and Anchor collar insignia, a matching pair of silver Colonel’s war eagle rank insignia, and a 7-piece ribbon bar set. All three Eagle, Globe and Anchor insignia are screw back and are a matching set by the Hilborn and Hamburger firm of New York. Each is marked with their H&H within an eagle logo on the back side. The continents have been separately applied to the globes with the original black finish only slightly worn on the high spots. The war eagles are by the N. Meyer firm of New York and has their shield logo on the back side. They are also marked with,’SHOULD-R-FORM’ and a shield with’USMC’ over’97′ on the back of the left wing. The pins and roller locking assemblies are complete and fully functional. The pin back ribbons are the ½ wide navy type and consist of a single Silver Star Medal ribbon, a 3- place ribbon bar consisting of the Purple Heart Medal, the World War I Victory Medal with 4 bronze campaign stars, and Haitian Campaign Medal. The lower bar consists of the 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, the Yangtze Service Medal, and the Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal. The Silver Star ribbon is with functional pin and roller locking pin assembly. The 3-Place ribbon bars have functional pins, open catches, and exhibit light soiling and some fraying from service over the years. This remains a fine group in overall very good condition and one that was proudly worn by a salty, long service Marine Corps Colonel.
Original WWII New York Conspicuous Service Cross Numbered & Cased. Very nice original US item. Very nice sterling silver cross made by Bastian Brothers of Rochester, New York. In excellent condition with original ribbon and brooch (which is also sterling). The cross was first awarded in 1921 and continues to be awarded today. It could be giving for particular acts of service or was automatically awarded for POWs, KIA/WIA, and servicemen at Pearl Harbor. The medal was awarded to PFC William Robert Parr, Company G, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Division. He was awarded the decoration on August 23, 1946. The case has water damage. See my other auctions with military and other items! Please feel free to ask any questions. We strive to satisfy our customers.
Nice vintage medal group. I believe most are from WWII but some could be from other conflicts. Please see photos for details.