Original WWII Sterling Silver Aerial Gunner 3 Medal Badge Pin. The back is stamped, “STERLING LGB”.
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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.
This is an extremely fine World War II U. Army Bronze Star Medal in its black leatherette case that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with a nice olive bronze finish to both the obverse and reverse sides. The star is suspended from a short-draped ribbon that is with bright, vivid color. Affixed to the ribbon is the combat’V’ device for valor and two bronze oakleaf clusters indicating a second and third award of the decoration. The medal 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 is without damage. Included in the case is the enameled lapel pin, but the ribbon bar is not present. It remains a fine-looking decoration that was awarded three times for combat valor.
Rare Navy Medal Admiral Nakhimov #1427 Rare USSR WWII Soviet Russia. The item shows signs of wear, scratches, and patina. The medal’s mount has rust and various small damages, which are clearly visible in the photos. The ring connecting the medal and the mount has traces of soldering. Overall, the item looks decent considering its age and what it may have been through. No box, tags, or papers.
RARE WWII USMC FACIAT GEORGIUS “GEORGE MEDAL” 1ST MARINE DIVISION GUADALCANAL. Rare original WWII USMC Faciat Georgius (Let George Do It) “George Medal” – 1st Marine Division – Guadalcanal. Measures approx 1 1/2 in diameter, exhibits some surface wear as seen in pics, no damage, great symbolic imagery, as pictured. Plenty of info available on line about it’s storied history. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions. Thanks for looking and good luck!
This listing is more aimed for those who seek to preserve history almost lost to time. Now found within the folds of modern marketplaces, I attempt to find as much information about their service, along with photos, obituaries, any other information pertaining to the individual. May God bless those past and present who sacrifice so much for us, and may their sacrifice never be in vain. Here is an Army Good Conduct Medal that is named to Phillip C McManus. He was born on October 26, 1924 in Pomona, California. He lived in California, going through middle, high, to Junior/Community College before registering for the draft on December 20, 1942, volunteering around June of 1943 (Progress-Bulletin), and officially enlisting on September 28, 1943. He found himself in the Air Corps Reserves in Sheppard Field Air Corps Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. The base conducted basic training in eight different schools of the Air Corps including Glider Mechanics School, but the primary focus was to train Aircraft Mechanics. McManus was then stationed at Lowry Field in Denver, Colorado in 1944 (Progress-Bulletin) which used to be an Air Force military base. At the time of his discharge he held the rank of Sergeant with the specialty of Airplane Armorer Gunner, to which he made inspections and repairs on aircraft armament such as bomb release mechanisms, cannons, guns, equipment, and more. He was part of a bombardment group, but the quality of his DD212 & Discharge Certificate is so poor, it’s hard to tell what it could be. The paper trail effectively ends there. His Army Good Conduct Medal. Replacement Ribbon Bars American Camp. Copy of his DD212, Discharge Certificate, & VA Benefits Documents. Copy of all documents pictured. The medal is in good condition, has a circle marking from an adhesive tag. The ribbon has a bit of wear too.
This is a vintage, original Soviet Order of Glory medal from the 20th century–NOT a copy or modern reproduction. The silver medal is 3rd class/grade and stamped clearly “463063″ on the reverse, putting it in the WWII era. The medal is in used but good condition, showing some wear and discoloration from age. Please see the photos and ask any questions–thanks.