NAVY, YANGTZE SERVICE MEDAL, M. 11368, FULL WRAP BROOCH, CHINA SAILORS and MINIATURE MEDAL. Numbered on the rim of the medal at the six O’clock position M. Made by the U. Includes the Miniature medal. Ribbon Drape Tested U. The bronze medallion features a Chinese junk asail. ” The reverse side depicts a left-facing eagle perched on an anchor, and text reads “UNITED STATES NAVY” and “FOR SERVICE. The ribbon is dark blue with two sets of red and gold stripes. 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. Also awarded to members of the Army’s 31st Infantry, who were authorized the Marine Corps Yangtze Service Medal for service at Shanghai from the period February 5 to July 1, 1932.
Very rare, complete 1938 item! This particular example was evidently sent to Finland for use by either thier army or distributed for civilian use- that part of its history is unfortunately lost. Doesn’t appear to ever have been used, and is complete with carrying cannister, mask with screw- on filter, and original insert. There are a couple small dents to cannister, and minor wear to original finish of pieces, but all is sound and overall very good. Please see pics for further description and condition.
NAVY, YANGTZE SERVICE MEDAL, M. 11368, FULL WRAP BROOCH, CHINA SAILORS and MINIATURE MEDAL. Numbered on the rim of the medal at the six O’clock position M. Made by the U. Includes the Miniature medal. Ribbon Drape Tested U. The bronze medallion features a Chinese junk asail. ” The reverse side depicts a left-facing eagle perched on an anchor, and text reads “UNITED STATES NAVY” and “FOR SERVICE. The ribbon is dark blue with two sets of red and gold stripes. 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. Also awarded to members of the Army’s 31st Infantry, who were authorized the Marine Corps Yangtze Service Medal for service at Shanghai from the period February 5 to July 1, 1932.
NAVY, YANGTZE SERVICE MEDAL, M. 11368, FULL WRAP BROOCH, CHINA SAILORS and MINIATURE MEDAL. Numbered on the rim of the medal at the six O’clock position M. Made by the U. Includes the Miniature medal. Ribbon Drape Tested U. The bronze medallion features a Chinese junk asail. ” The reverse side depicts a left-facing eagle perched on an anchor, and text reads “UNITED STATES NAVY” and “FOR SERVICE. The ribbon is dark blue with two sets of red and gold stripes. 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. Also awarded to members of the Army’s 31st Infantry, who were authorized the Marine Corps Yangtze Service Medal for service at Shanghai from the period February 5 to July 1, 1932.
This is a full size USN Aviator’s wing with an EAG appliance added to the center shield of a US Naval Aviator’s wing and thus designating a USMC aviator. This USMC wing style was not officially designated but was certainly worn. This wing is d ie struck but its maker is unknown as it is unmarked! While it is one of the most beautiful such wings I have ever seen, recognize that I’m reluctant to claim it is actually authentic to the era because it just looks too good and lacks the patina I would expect to see on such a wing of that age. I’ve also looked closely at the attachments of the pin bases to the wings in order to ascertain whether they are soldered or electronically welded. There is no bubbling as would be expected as a result of electronic welding. Electronic welding was not available until the late 1950s. The pin retraction is on a 70-80° angle and weighs 14 g m. Please consider viewing my other listings and adding me to your “favorites” list as I will be listing many more interesting and unusual items in the future-particularly wings & badges.
For souvenir silver spoon 1930s Turkish SUBMARINE badge. Top size : 10 cm x 1,3 cm. Deep size :10 cm X 2,1 cm. Silver carat : 0,800.
1930’s Military Airship Pilot, full size, marked, perhaps “yj” or “ph” (depending on how you view the Hallmark) in a Pentagon and sterling. This is a lovely pattern from the era of flying balloons and airships. This item weighs 0.7 oz. Please consider viewing my other listings and adding me to your “favorites” list as I will be listing many more interesting and unusual items in the future-particularly wings.
Pre WW2 Canadian RCAF Full Dress Tunic with Busby Named F/Lt RA Cameron.
