#82 POLISH POLAND WWII ORDER OF THE VIRTUTI MILITARI, 5TH CL. Rubin was a jeweler in Tel Aviv who made the VM for the Polish Forces stationed in the Middle East. He made only the 5th and 4th class and the Monte Cassino Cross. These were made in bronze/brass metal and plated in silver or gold. The silver gilt is worn on this example. Another jeweler in Italy made all five classes. Both types, the Palestinian and Italian VMs are very rare. Spinks made the only the grand cross and the 4th and 5th classes. By Wesolowski and a new book by Stella. Bialkiewicz after the war made a few of these in a more superb quality then the Rubin wartime production. I have posted his 4th class for comparison. Since it was impossible to get a VM during the war except in England, Rubins VMs were the only ones available, wartime quality production and they were awarded in the field. The item “#82 POLAND WWII ORDER VIRTUTI MILITARI, 5TH CLASS, 1940s made by Rubin, very rare” is in sale since Friday, November 24, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Palestinian Territories
#558 POLISH POLAND ARMORED CORPS BADGE, 1940s, hand made in regiment shop. The badge is known as the steel fist holds a sword. Plain silver gilt screw back disk, very rare. The free listing tool. The item “#558 POLAND POLISH WWII EXILE FIELD MADE ARMORED TANK CORPS BADGE, 1940s, rare” is in sale since Thursday, March 29, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “polishmilitaria” and is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
S Navys Officers Uniform 1890s that was used though WW1 and up to WWll. The Uniform Coat with tails And Navy Mess Chain with Buttons, the Officers Coat and Pair of Epaulets, Stunning has its original Belt, and Ceremony Sword, Dress Pants, as well as its wonderful Cape. Also warring the Fore Aft Hat to top it off. Theres a few stitches loss on the collar of the cape and a clasp off the capes Collar, missing. This is a very heavy Cape, limner-is deep red. Made at the Naval Clothing Depot. Uniform Coat and Pants perfect as well is its Belt and Authentic Sword. The Hat and Epaulets Show some ware and tare, they are antique and in antique used condition. The Belt is stamped Hand Boarded Cow. The Sword has its Sheath also leather and Cloth storage rap, original. The only tag on the Uniform is with the Commanders name , H. And I dont know what Size. Great looking Military Uniform. The item “U. S Navy Commanders Dress Uniform, Sword Cape And Hat, 1890s To The Early 1940s” is in sale since Thursday, January 10, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “leoncardini” and is located in Camp Verde, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.
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- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
NOTE: not sure why.. But some of the words in the description was cut off. If you cannot view the words.. You copy and paste part of the description you could not read.. And when you paste it.. You will be able to read it. Sorry for the inconvenience. There are approx 75 photos maybe more. Photo Album with WWI, WWII and Korea c 1919 thru 1940s. Photos show Philip Renzo in WWi photos, Peter P. Renzo in WWII photos and Joseph Renzo.. Renzo was an Aviation Cadet from April 19, 1943 to July 1943 and became an officer in the Air Corps from July 1943 until 1945. Upon service as an officer, he was assigned to the 781st Bomber Squadron of the 465th Bomber Group (heavy). The 465th played a key role in the invasion of southern France in 1944 and saw distinguished service in areas such as Italy. Germany, Central Europe and the Balkans. He recieved many awards which include the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. WWII Honorable Service Lapel, WWII Victory Metal, American Campaign Metal, and the European-African-Middle Eastern. Campaign medal with 1 bronze star. Second Lieutenant Peter P. Renzo was killed in action on March 14, 1945. He was buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery in St. One of the photos that is in the album.. This photo can also be viewed on the web with the history. If you would like the www address.. Please let me know and I will send it you. This is the information that is on the web. This is the photo. The day B-24 Liberator White Y didnt come home. Tens crews launched their B-24 Liberators into the dark, cold morning air on March 14, 1945 from. William Bradley flew next to Lt. Who commanded the aircraft as they headed to bomb the Marshaling Yard at Nove Zamky, Hungary. Their crew of twelve included two navigators, a radar nav, bombardier. Engineer, radio operator, and four gunners. The overall mission was deemed a success, but the only man to survive on Martzs crew had a dramatic tale to tell. Memorial Day, where we remember those who have died in battle, seemed an appropriate time to tell a story about a distant Parks relative, Lt. William Bradley, who died in World War II. My husband had become particularly interested in him (a cousin once removed) after he discovered William and his brother were fellow Georgia Tech yellow jackets. The oldest brother graduated in 1941, and William entered that year as a freshman. William left college two years later in 1943, as many young men did, to go to war. He was commissioned a 2LT in the Army Air Corp in 1943 and assigned to the 781st Bomb Squadron, 465 Bomb Group, 15th Air Force, flying B-24 Liberators. The the unit trained at McCook field Nebraska and operated until the war in Europe ended in 1945. The only man to survive William Bradleys last flight was engineer, T/Sgt. Beeson, who told his story about the fateful flight. Today that story and many others are printed in a booklet. Of the units history published by the 781. Below is an abbreviated version of that event told by Beeson in 1987. The bombing run to the marshaling yard was not different than many others. The flak, while not as heavy as theyd encountered before, had pegged the formations location. The crew successfully unloaded their bombs over the target and were preparing to turn and head home. The tail gunner reported flak following their line of flight, bursting closer and closer. An explosion shook their craft. Fire burst on the pilots side as flak came up from underneath his seat. A single glance revealed Martz had died. The last thing Beeson saw on the flight. Deck as he hit the bailout alarm was Lt. Bradley attempting to control the damaged aircraft. Beeson grabbed his chute and dropped into the bomb bay where the bombardier joined. Him with chute in hand. The plane lurched, and Beeson fell out, facing up where he could see the plane above going around and around. He never saw where it crashed. Reported three or four chutes leaving the plane, but the unfriendly Hungarians below with their town in flames likely left them no chance for survival. Beeson lived to tell the tale because. He was rescued from the villagers hands by a German soldier. So many people have died in WWII and other wars our nation has fought. I appreciate their sacrifice to allow my friends and family to live in this great country. Some of the other photos in the book are. Photo shows WW11 – crew 29/ C. Photo shows Vernie, France, 5/28/1919, Battery F, 8th Field Artillery. 7th Brigade, 7th Division. 5 3/4 by approx. Some photos show the Destruction of WWI, Vernia, France. 3 3/4 by approx. 5 3/4 also shows Crew 29 C. Has the autographs in the back of the photo (as pictured). Some photos in WWI pages shows some who was in the Machine Gun Squad. Photo shows Lt Peter Renzo graduation Bombardier San Angelo, Texas, 5/22/44. Overall condition of album is good. INVENTORY BEING ADDED DAILY SO COME BACK OFTEN. ALWAYS WALK AWAY WITH A DEAL. IF THERE IS A PROBLEM PLEASE LET ME KNOW SINCE MY SYSTEM AUTOMATICLLY OPENS UP A UNPAID ITEM CASE AFTER 5 DAYS. Be sure to add me to your. The item “Photo Album WW1 WW2 & Korea c 1919 1940s with Bombardier Squad ++ WWI WWII” is in sale since Tuesday, February 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Photographic Images\Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)\Photo Albums”. The seller is “lastcenturyjunk” and is located in East Meadow, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Date of Creation: 1900-1909
- Original/Reprint: Original Print
- Subject: Historic & Vintage
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Photo Type: Snapshot
- Modified Item: No
- Color: Black & White
Offered here is an incredibly rare and extensive French Foreign Legion medal/document group to one man, Charles Volmer (Vollmer) a. Senior NCO with 1er REC, Legion Etrangere (1st Regiment of Foreign Cavalry, French Foreign Legion). This group is absolutely original and as found. It was obtained directly from a family member of Volmer (great-grand daughter). Nothing has been pieced together or added. Volmer began service with the Legion in North Africa in the 1920s and served with them through the end of the war. After the war, Volmer continued his service with the French military police/legal administration in the French zone of Occupied Germany. The material included here are as follows – Croix de Guerre TOE medal w/ two stars, Colonial Medal w/ claps for Sahara and Maroc, Combatant’s Cross, Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite Al Alaoui, ribbon bar, rank stripe, Autonomous Group 1er REC pocket badge (rare), Comité des Amitiés Africaines pocket badge, Military Police – French Zone of Military Occupation Germany pocket badge (very scarce) and General Personnel, French Zone of Military Occupation Germany pocket badge (very scarce), two photo certificates for medal awards and one French Zone of Military Occupation Hunting License along with Volmer’s pigskin leather wallet and one business card which itemizes Volmer’s decorations. Also present are six Diplome and citations for all of Volmer’s valor and service awards: Medaille Militaire, Croix de Guerre TOE, Colonial Medal, Sahara Clasp, Colonial Medal, Moroc Clasp, Combatant’s Cross, Moroccan Order of Ouissam Alaouite Al Alaoui, Volmer’s French Mle35 Motorized Troops helmet (very scarce). Also accompanying this group and included as supporting provenance is a collection of seven pieces of paper identification belonging to Volmer’s wife, issued by a variety of French civilian and military authorities, to include passport, travel and a safe conduct pass issued by the Free French Forces administration in Tunisia. Condition wise, the medals are ex-fine, the Moroccan Order having some minor enamel damage, as often seen. The Diplome and certificates are mostly good, some with minor tears, one certificate had been folded to the point of separation (happened long ago, as evidenced by ancient tape marks). The Helmet is quite nice, it’s missing one liner suspension spring hook from the inside front, the leather being mostly good, still soft with only a few minor stress issues. The paint, outside leather and badge are exceptional. All in all, this is a tremendously historic group and it represents the outstanding and courageous service of a superior soldier in an elite unit. A group of this caliber is nearly impossible to find. I’ve searched extensively and can’t find a comparable group to a Legionnaire. More pics available upon request. Please contact me if you have additional questions. The item “Rare French Foreign Legion Medal & Document Group 1920’s 1940s. 1er REC” is in sale since Saturday, October 15, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “mcmorrow” and is located in Red Bank, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe.