United States Marine Corps Corporal Harry C. Hall was born in Pennsylvania in 1908. Hall enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Private in Jan. Of 1934 at the Headquarters Detachment, Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. In March 1934 Hall was attending Sea School at the Norfolk Navy Yard, Portsmouth, VA. Maryland, & the U. From New York to the Panama Canal Zone. In March of 1936 Hall was promoted to Private 1st Class. By July 1937 Hall was stationed at the League Island Pennsylvania where he reenlisted Jan. 13th 1938 & was hen promoted to Corporal in June 1938. He served with the General Service Unit , 4th Reserve District, Navy Yard, PA. Throughout 1940 & World War II. He was issued this Good Conduct Medal No. Hall passed away Oct. 26th 1976 at 68 years old. He is buried at the Mercer County, Shenango Valley Cemetery. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED UV NEGATIVE. The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal was established on 20 July 1896. The medal was originally a ribbon and medal suspended from a clasp bearing the words U. The clasp was eliminated after WWII and the medal has remained unchanged in appearance since that time. Since its inception in 1896, the name of the recipient was engraved by hand on the reverse side of the medal until stamping the name on the medal began during World War II (numbered on the rim) and was done completely by 1951. In 1953, the Marine Corps adopted bronze and silver 3/16-inch service stars to denote additional awards of the Good Conduct Medal, replacing enlistment bars showing each honorable period of service. Since 10 December 1954, members of the Marine Corps must have three consecutive years of honorable and faithful service in order to be eligible for the medal. The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is affectionately nicknamed, “The Good Cookie” by Marines. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you! The item “NAMED 1934-1938 MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL N100544 HARRY C. HALL +RESEARCH” is in sale since Thursday, December 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “medal_mulisha_store” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
United States Marine Corps Private Chester Lewis. Cart was born July 17th 19005 in Clandennen, West Virginia. Cart enlisted in the Marine Corps September 26th 1922 at the Marine Barracks, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California. By November of 1922, Cart was stationed as part of the Marine Detachment on the Pacific Fleet Flagship, the Battleship U. Records show Cart as part of a Marine detachment on the U. Asheville in April 1923 to Hong Kong, China. He remained stationed on the U. 31st 1923 when he was temporarily transferred to the Mare Island Naval Base before heading back out to see on the U. California until July 31st 1924. 1925 Private Cart served with the Marine Corps Naval Operating Base, San Diego, CA. Private Cart was Honorably Discharged from the Marine Corps in late 1925 and he was issued this Good Conduct Medal for his excellent service. Cart registered for the World War II Draft in 1942 at the age of 42. United States Marine Corps Private Chester L. Cart passed away May 21st 1980. NEGATIVE TESTED RIBBON DRAPE AS SHOWN IN PHOTO #12. The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal was established on 20 July 1896. The medal was originally a ribbon and medal suspended from a clasp bearing the words U. The clasp was eliminated after WWII and the medal has remained unchanged in appearance since that time. Since its inception in 1896, the name of the recipient was engraved by hand on the reverse side of the medal until stamping the name on the medal began during World War II (numbered on the rim) and was done completely by 1951. In 1953, the Marine Corps adopted bronze and silver 3/16-inch service stars to denote additional awards of the Good Conduct Medal, replacing enlistment bars showing each honorable period of service. Since 10 December 1954, members of the Marine Corps must have three consecutive years of honorable and faithful service in order to be eligible for the medal. The Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal is affectionately nicknamed, “The Good Cookie” by Marines. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you! The item “NO. 82352 NAMED 1922-25 MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL CHESTER L CART NUMBERED” is in sale since Sunday, November 19, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “medal_mulisha_store” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
This is a numbered M. 5372 Second Nicaraguan Campaign medal. It has the original split wrapped, barrel locking clasp brooch and original ribbon. The ribbon does show fading but still hangs strong from the brooch. The planchet has a pleasing chocolate brown patina, and is numbered M. The planchet edge is also officially engraved A. MILWAUKEE , and there are no edge knocks. This specific medal was awarded and issued to Lieutenant Commander (LtCom) Adelbert William Dutcher. Dutcher was born at Sodus Point, NY, on July 21, 1909. He first joined the United States Navy on March 7, 1927, and was assigned to the USS Milwaukee. On December 10, 1931, he was awarded this medal, and received it while stationed aboard the USS Vestal. He was also awarded the Good Conduct medal dated 1930, the Good Conduct reenlistment pin dated 1934 and another Good Conduct reenlistement pin dated 1938. He continued on with his naval career and eventually retired as a Lt. Commander, in July, 1956. He died at Garden Grove, California on May 10, 1986, and his ashes were spread at sea. Military Register showing his officer rank and retirement date. The item “Named, Numbered, Engraved US Navy 2nd Nicaraguan Campaign Medal-Lt. Commander” is in sale since Sunday, February 18, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “xvpd311″ and is located in Vallejo, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
GUARANTEED ORIGINAL USMC MARINE OFFICER SWORD AND SCABBARD. SWORD BLADE IS MARKED “UNITED STATES MARINES” AND NORMAL MARINE CORPS MOTIFS ON BOTH SIDES. THE BLADE IS ALSO ENGRAVED WITH THE NAME R. THE BLADE IS STRAIGHT, HAS NOT BEEN SHARPENED AND IS TIGHT TO THE HILT. Fariss received the commission of CWO (Chief Warrant Officer) on 6/29/29, file # 019871, page # 572. He joined the Marine Corps in 1928 and served two tours of duty in China. He was at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked and also where he met his future wife who was a RN at Queens Hospital. He served at Guadalcanal and in the Philippines during WW2. He continued to serve into Viet Nam. SHIPS ONLY IN THE US. The item “NAMED Sword Saber USMC MARINE Officer Mameluke Pattern CHINA MARINE WW2 Viet Nam” is in sale since Wednesday, May 31, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “ldcbac” and is located in Washington, Pennsylvania. This item can be shipped to United States.
Original and scarce two clasp US Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal engraved with first enlistment span and medal number named the Robert H. Calihan; medal has two correct USMC engraved 2nd and 3rd award clasps. Calihan enlisted in the Marine Corps at the San Francisco recruiting office on 14 March 1933. He would spend the next 25 years in the Marine Corps serving on board a number of ships and duty stations including service in the Pacific from 1944 to 1946 with the Fifth Marine Division and Fifth Amphibious Corps Motor Transport Battalion on Okinawa and during the Occupation of Japan. Scare multi-bar USMC GCM to a career Marine. Member: ASMIC and OMSA. The item “1937 Named Marine Corps Engraved Good Conduct Medal with Two Clasps” is in sale since Thursday, March 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “gyrene66″ and is located in Danbury, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to Japan, to Australia.
Original and scarce two clasp US Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal engraved with first enlistment span and medal number named the Robert H. Calihan; medal has two correct USMC engraved 2nd and 3rd award clasps. Calihan enlisted in the Marine Corps at the San Francisco recruiting office on 14 March 1933. He would spend the next 25 years in the Marine Corps serving on board a number of ships and duty stations including service in the Pacific from 1944 to 1946 with the Fifth Marine Division and Fifth Amphibious Corps Motor Transport Battalion on Okinawa and during the Occupation of Japan. Scare multi-bar USMC GCM to a career Marine. Member: ASMIC and OMSA. The item “1937 Named Marine Corps Engraved Good Conduct Medal with Two Clasps” is in sale since Monday, February 27, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “gyrene66″ and is located in Danbury, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to Japan, to Australia.
Offered is an original named pair of wrap-brooch medals to a sailor: U. 3718 plus companion ribbon bar. Danielson was a Swedish-American from northwestern Pennsylvania. Found in a northwestern PA state antique shop. The item “Named 1932 Navy Good Conduct and numbered Nicaragua medals” is in sale since Saturday, January 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “bhu8*uhb” and is located in District Heights, Maryland. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
1920 US Volunteer Life Saving Corps (USVLSC) Sterling Medal. ARTIFACT: This is a named circa 1920’s life-saving medal for the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps (USVLSC) auxiliary in sterling silver. The USVLSC existed in fifteen states where there were no federally-run life-saving stations and acted to supplement the U. The medal was presented to Harold. Kitschell at Sheepshead Bay, New York on August 15, 1920 for saving someone from drowning. The medal is in three parts, with an eagle atop Kitschell’s name, a lifeboat hanging below that and a life preserver, anchor and oars as the bottom-most medallion. VINTAGE: Circa 1920’s. SIZE: Approximately 3-1/2″ in height and 1-3/16″ in width. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with tongue-style catch, chain links. MARKINGS: STERLING (listed on each the reverse of each medallion) SHEEPSHEAD BAY AUGUST 15, 1920 on reverse of bottom medallion. ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Coast Guard collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The medal shows little wear and has a handsome tarnish. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item “Named Ca. 1920 US Volunteer Life Saving Corps (USVLSC) Sterling Medal” is in sale since Friday, August 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Original medal grouping from a two war sailor. The key pieces are. Named 1922 US Navy Good Conduct medal (Wilfred J Morin, USS Jason, 31 Aug 1922), with two engraved clasps (USS Jason, 1927 with the same CSC # as the good conduct medal, the other is 1931 and named on the back). US Navy issue Second Nicaraguan Campaign Medal, numbered on the rim. Campaign medals from WWI Victory and WWII service. He did not know anything about his uncles navy service other than the fact that he apparently retired in San Diego and operated a bar for the rest of his life. The item “Named Navy 1922 Good Conduct Medal Clasps USS Trenton USS Janson Group WWI WWII” is in sale since Sunday, April 03, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “vzemke” and is located in Fort Lee, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- USN DECORATIONS & MEDALS: 1900-1950