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Navy Presentation Sea Chest. Empire-style cedar lined sea chest, presented in 1937 to decorated U. Naval officer Thomas Edward Fraser Feb. 6, 1901 – March 15, 1942. Inscription on metal plaque. FRASER FROM THE CARPENTERS GANG, U. TUSCALOOSA, SAN FRANCISCO, JUNE, 1937. Fraser served on the USS Wyoming, USS Worden, USS Ellis and at the New York Navy Yard. Ssigned to the USS Tuscaloosa (CA 37) in 1934, where he served until assignments to the Philadelphia and Portsmouth Navy Yards in the late 1930’s. During 1940 and 1941 he briefly commanded destroyers USS Yarnall, USS Claxton and USS Broome. 10, 1941 he became the commanding officer of the USS Walke. 20, 1942 he was appointed to the temporary rank of commander. USS Walke was sunk on Nov. 15, 1942, Battle of Salvo Island, Guadalcanal Campaign. Commander Fraser was lost during the battle. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his valor and devotion to duty. The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Commander Thomas Edward Fraser (NSN: 0-58890), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U. WALKE (DD-416), and Acting Division Commander of the destroyers in the task force during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 14 – 15 November 1942. His inspiring leadership and the valiant devotion to duty of his command contributed in large measure to the outstanding success of these vital missions and reflect great credit upon the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. Height to top of raised panel:16 1/2. Condition: Some surface wear. Small piece missing from the back of the right front foot. The chest came from a home in York, Maine, just north of the Portsmouth – Kittery Navy Yard. Fraser was stationed at the Portsmouth Navy Yard after serving on the USS Tuscaloosa, and before being assigned to the USS Yarnall in 1940. A one-of-a-kind, decorated World War II officer’s presentation sea chest! Please see our 20 photos below. There are reflections in some of my images. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “nightowlcafe” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Modified Item: No

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1936 Lebanon National Order of the Cedar Chest Badge Medal. Measures: 40 X 60 mm (Full Size Medal). Cosmetic Condition: used and shows sign of used consistent with age but remains in very nice condition. Pictures are part of the item description. Case: Yes, shows sign of used. The item “1936 Lebanon National Order of the Cedar Chest Badge Medal” is in sale since Friday, February 12, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38

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1921 Jordan Order of the Military Gallantry Chest Badge Medal King Abdullah I. Instituted by: King Abdullah I. Cosmetic Condition: Used and shows sign of used consistent with age but remains in nice condition. The item “1921 Jordan Order of the Military Gallantry Chest Badge Medal King Abdullah I” is in sale since Saturday, January 16, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Jordan
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38

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1921 Jordan Order of Independence Chest Medal Badge Wissam. Instituted by: Shariff Hussein Bin Ali. Cosmetic Condition: Used and shows sign of used consistent with age but remains in nice condition. The item “1921 Jordan Order of Independence Chest Medal Badge Istiqlal Hussein Bin Ali” is in sale since Saturday, January 16, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Jordan
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38

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1949 Kingdom of Jordan Order Hussein Bin Ali Gold Chest Badge Medal. (This is the first time offered for sale, Never been offered for sale before). Kingdom of Jordan The Highest Order of King Abdullah I Chest Badge Gold, ONLY gifted by the king him self to Royal Members and Head of States, made of 80 grams of gold and measurements: 50 X 87 mm. Cosmetic Condition: used and shows a little sign of used. Pictures are part of the item description. The item “1949 Kingdom of Jordan Order Hussein Bin Ali Gold Chest Badge Medal 80 grams” is in sale since Tuesday, October 6, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Bedford . This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
• Theme: Militaria
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Time Period Manufactured: 1919-38

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1949 Kingdom of Jordan Order Hussein Bin Ali Gold Chest Badge Medal. (This is the first time offered for sale, Never been offered for sale before). Kingdom of Jordan The Highest Order of King Abdullah I Chest Badge Gold, ONLY gifted by the king him self to Royal Members and Head of States, made of 80 grams of gold and measurements: 50 X 87 mm. Cosmetic Condition: used and shows a little sign of used. Pictures are part of the item description. The item “1949 Kingdom of Jordan Order Hussein Bin Ali Gold Chest Badge Medal 80 grams” is in sale since Monday, May 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Jordan

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Jordan Chest Bar Set of 6 Miniature Medals Badge Order Wissam Nichan. Made by: Huguenin – Switzerland. Gerneral Chest Bar 6 Miniature Medals. Pictures are part of the item description. Box & Papers: NO. Included: Order of Renaissance, Star of Jordan, Independence, Military Merit, Battle of Karama & Great Ramadan War (Arab Israel War – Kippur). Size: 20 mm each (Miniature Medals). The item “Jordan Star Chest Bar 6Medal Order Renaissance Independence Merit Ramadan Kippur” is in sale since Wednesday, May 9, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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1976 Jordan Order of Military Merit Chest Medal Badge Wissam. Instituted by: King Hussein. Diameter: 50 mm, 5.00 cm or 2.00 inch. Cosmetic Condition: Used and shows sign of used. The item “1976 Jordan Order of Military Merit Chest Medal Badge Wissam Istihqak Alasskari” is in sale since Sunday, October 08, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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Jordan Chest Bar Set of 6 Miniature Medals Badge Order Wissam Nichan. Made by: Huguenin – Switzerland. Gerneral Chest Bar 6 Miniature Medals. Pictures are part of the item description. Box & Papers: NO. Included: Order of Renaissance, Star of Jordan, Independence, Military Merit, Battle of Karama & Great Ramadan War (Arab Israel War – Kippur). Size: 20 mm each (Miniature Mesals). The item “Jordan Star Chest Bar 6Medal Order Renaissance Independence Merit Ramadan Kippur” is in sale since Sunday, January 22, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “the-orient-treasures” and is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland

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