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.
