102nd Observation Squadron badge! ULTRA RARE, the REAL DEAL! 1920’s era highly sought after early aviation squadron insignia pin made in sterling silver by Dieges & Clust. Correct back pin alignment. Came from the collection of a noted collector and OMSA (winner will get this info). Original ones of these are very rare and don’t come out of collections often, don’t miss your chance for this one it could be years before another one is available. History: The 102nd Observation Squadron organized on March 22, 1921 under the command of Maj. Littauer as the 102nd Squadron, 27th Division Air service, New York National Guard. The unit was redesigned the 102nd Observation Squadron on January 23, 1923. This squadron can trace its history back to a group formed by aviation enthusiasts in the NY National Guard in April 1908. They became the 1st Aero Company on November 1,1915 and became the first National Guard unit in aviation and to be pressed into federal service on July 13, 1916 for use in the Mexican Punitive Expedition. When the United States entered World War I, all National Guard aviation units were dissolved. New York’s 1st Aero Company was no different and it was disbanded on May 23, 1917. The founder of the unit, Captain Raynall Cawthorne Bolling and almost all of the members of the unit left the National Guard to join the Army Signal Corps Reserve and in May 1917 founded the 1st Aero Reserve squadron. That unit was sent to France in August 1917 and designated 26th Aero Squadron. Its personnel and aircraft formed the basis for an aviation school and maintenance unit. After the war, a group of veteran pilots initiated the formation of an Aero Club, which became the 102nd. Keywords: Army Air Corps, Air Force, aviation, aero, acts, ace, rattlesnake, group, WW1, World War I, WWI, WWII, militaria, military, flying. The item “102nd Observation Squadron 1920’s badge! ULTRA RARE, the REAL DEAL” is in sale since Saturday, May 18, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “cedarstone” and is located in Wetumpka, Alabama. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
HERE IS A SUPER RARE NUMBERED M. NO 1069, US MARINE CORP ORIGINAL ISSUED YANGTZE SERVICE MEDAL There where very few of these awarded to Marines. It has the old clasp and ribbon and did not glow. Medal is in good shape for almost a 100 years old. Please look over and ask questions as we know this is a rare and valuable piece for any collector to have. Some folks just don’t appreciate history and preserving it for us collectors. With what little research I could do, all I could find was one m. 1052 was issued to a marine corp Colonel on who served on the USS HENDERSON AIRCRAFT SQUADRON in 1927. A list of the marines in the squadron would most likely help getting closer to the Marines name. Some more digging should come up with him. Expeditionary Detachment, Aircraft Squadrons, Third Brigade United States Marines, who were on board the USS Henderson at Shanghai, China, from 23 June 1927 to 27 June 1927. Yangtze Service Medal To commemorate the services performed by the personnel of the Navy and Marine Corps during the operations in the valley of the Yangtze River, China, in 1926 and 1927, and 1930 and 1932, a medal to be known as the “Yangtze Service Medal” will be issued to the officers and enlisted men who participated in those operations. The period for which these medals will be issued is from 3 September 1926 to 21 October 1927, and from 1 March 1930 to 31 December 1932, and any officer or enlisted man of the Navy or Marine Corps who served on shore at Shanghai or in the valley of the Yangtze River, China, with a landing force during these periods or part of such periods is entitled to this medal, as are the officers and enlisted men who were attached to the vessels mentioned in the following list between the dates appearing beside and below each vessel. No officer or enlisted man is entitled to more than one such medal. Navy Department General Order No. 205 of 28 April 1930; Source: 1953 U. The item “RARE USMC MARINES YANGTZE SERVICE MEDAL NUMBERED Pre WW2 era Real Deal” is in sale since Thursday, March 28, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “iowa18462010″ and is located in Slater, Iowa. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Brunei darussalam, Iceland, Luxembourg, Paraguay, Uruguay.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Original set of german gear includes belt 1940 dated, 2 pouches one 1935 other 1941, bayo frog 1935 dated no baya, bredbag 1930s dated, canteen 1940’s dated, all show wear as seen. Canteen thread loose but still good for display.. Shows age, damage but good to use or display. Please see the photos for the condition. I offer 3 day inspection period with all my items. The item “Pre ww2 german Belt, bayo frog, pouches, breadbag, canteen lot deal all dated” is in sale since Saturday, December 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “jimmyz_thingz1870″ and is located in Oldsmar, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.