United States Marine Corps and Coast Guard Chief Clarence August Schone was born November 12th 1898 in Missouri. Clarence enlisted as a private in the U. Marines on December 3rd 1919. He received his basic training with Battalion “B”, at Training Station Marine Barracks, Parris Island, South Carolina. Schone served with the 115th Company, Third Regiment, Second Brigade in February 1920. He was then transferred to the 210th Company, 3rd Regiment and sailed aboard the U. Henderson to serve at the National Sanitarium in Santo Domingo City, Dominican Republic. He remained with the 210th Company until October 1920 when he was temporarily transferred to the 185th Company, serving in Azua, Dominican Republic. He was promoted to Private 1st class on December 31st 1920 and transferred back to the 210th Company. While serving stateside Pfc Schone was transferred to the Supply Company, 6th Regiment, Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia in August 1921. From October through December he served with the 80th Company, 81st Machine Gun Company, and 8th machine gun company, 6th Regiment, Marine Barracks, Quantico, Virginia. He was honorably discharged with character excellent on December 31st 1921 and issued Good Conduct Medal N? 14788. Clarence enlisted in the U. Coast Guard on June 28th 1929 (service N? 109-267). He served aboard the Large Cruising Cutter U. Perseus that was station in San Diego, California. The Perseus with Schone aboard served on the Bering Sea Patrol in 1940. Dickman on June 6th 1941. The new transport got underway June 26th 1941 for Hampton Roads, and until August she took part in amphibious training exercises off Onslow Beach, North Carolina. After these important landings, which helped develop the tactics and equipment to be used later with such great success, Joseph T. She then moved to Boston for further conversion, remaining there until October 1st 1941. Provisions were loaded at Norfolk in October, after which the transport proceeded to Halifax to load British troops. Dickman arrived Bombay via Trinidad and Capetown December 27th 1941 and debarked troops. Schone would be promoted to Chief Commissary Steward on July 10th 1942 as the Joseph T. Dickman would soon prepared for Operation “Torch”, the invasion of North Africa. As part of the Western Naval Task Force, Joseph T. Dickman got underway from Norfolk October 24th 1942 to take part in the first amphibious invasion ever launched across an entire ocean. Arriving in the transport area of Fedhala early on November 8th, she began the debarkation. She remained off shore until German submarine attacks forced her seaward November 12th. As the successful invasion was consolidated, Joseph T. Dickman entered Casablanca harbor, Morocco on November 15th and completed unloading. Two days later she was underway for Norfolk, arriving November 30th. After embarking troops and taking on cargo, Joseph T. Dickman departed December 27th 1942 for the Pacific via the Panama Canal. She stopped at Noumea and Brisbane before sailing for Norfolk again, where she arrived March 10th 1943. Chief Schone was transferred from the Joseph T. He was honorably discharged from the Coast Guard on February 1st 1946 after a 20 year dual service career. United States Marine & Coast Guard Chief Clarence August Schone passed away May 3rd 1960 at 61 years old. He is buried at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California. I will include 49 full size color printed copies of the research presented. ORIGINAL 1920’S INTER-WAR PERIOD UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL W/ PIN-BACK RIBBON BAR. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Interwar Latvian Order of Recognition Silver Medal. Key Information. Country: Latvia. Official Name: Atzinibas krusts. Type: Sudraba goda zime – Silver Medal. Year: 1938. Material: Silver 875. Maker: S. Bergs. Diameter: approx. Obverse: Inscription: UN PAR DOMAS DARBUS LATVIJAI Translation: For Thoughts and Works for Latvia. Central design features an eagle holding a wreath, surrounded by laurel branches and decorative border. Reverse: Six-pointed star within circular border. Central Latvian coat of arms with date: 1938. Edge markings: 875 – silver purity mark S. Condition. Silver with natural age patina. Ribbon in very poor condition, heavy fraying and wear. Edge maker mark clearly visible. Minor surface wear consistent with age. For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx. Historical and Collectible Significance. The Atzinibas krusts Order of Recognition was established in 1938 during Latvia’s interwar independence period. It was awarded for civil merit and contributions to the Latvian state. Silver examples with original maker marks such as S. Bergs are especially desirable among Baltic award collectors. An original 1938 Latvian Atzinibas krusts Silver Medal in 875 silver, maker marked S. Despite the very worn ribbon, the medal remains a historically significant and collectible interwar Latvian state decoration. The item shown in the photographs is the exact piece you will receive. We never use stock images. All measurements are approximate. Please note that colors may vary slightly due to lighting conditions or individual screen settings. This includes, but is not limited to, Russia, Ukraine, Kosovo, Serbia, Belarus, and selected regions in Asia, Africa, and South America.
1916 DOMINICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED UV NEGATIVE. The Dominican Campaign Medal is a military decoration of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which was created on December 29, 1921. To be awarded the Dominican Campaign Medal, a servicemen must have performed active military duty in the Dominican Republic between May 5 and December 4, 1916. The medal commemorates the 1916 United States invasion of the Dominican Republic. The medal was designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman, and the design approved by the United States Commission of Fine Arts in November 1923. It was the first Navy and Marine Corps medal whose reverse face contained the inscription “For Service” on a straight line. All previous reverse faces of Navy and Marine Corps medals had placed the inscription on a curve. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Serbia Machine Gun Markmanship Medal 1935 – 1941. D – 35 mm. With original ribbon; original name: ” Medalja dobrom mitraljescu ” ; Condition- very good.
United States Navy Chief Boatswains Mate Benjamin Kominsky-Cummins (service N? 102-99-65) C. N? 20880 was born November 14th 1881, although mistakenly recorded 1887, in New York City, New York to Rabbi Simon Kominsky and his wife Libby. He would complete elementary and secondary schooling through 8th grade. Ben stood at 5 foot 5 inches with grey eyes and brown hair. Benjamin enlisted as a seaman in the U. Navy on March 23rd 1903 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served aboard the armored cruiser U. Tennessee as she sailed for ports around the world to France, Spain, Brazil, Honduras, Chili, Panama, Costa Rica, China, Philippines, Japan & Uruguay. The Tennessee also patrolled off the California coast and later sailed for Samoa, to resume service with the Pacific Fleet. Seaman Kominsky was promoted to an elections mate, and honorably discharged from the Navy, earning his good conduct medal on March 24th 1910. Electricians Mate Kominsky reenlisted and served through 1915 when he was discharged. He reenlisted March 25th 1915. The United States declared war on Germany on April 6th 1917, electricians mate Kominsky was promoted to boatswains mate 1st class on the same day he was transferred to the Battleship U. North Dakota which was conducting gunnery training in Chesapeake Bay. Kominsky was then promoted to Chief boatswains mate on November 1st 1917. The North Dakota remained in American waters for the duration of the war, and did not see enemy action. She was based out of York River, Virginia and New York City, and was tasked with training gunners and engine room personnel for the rapidly expanding wartime fleet. The chief remained aboard her until April 17th 1919. Chief Kominsky was discharged from the Navy on June 14th 1919, and transferred to the Fleet Naval Reserve, where he served until July 26th 1933 when retired from the Reserves, after a 30 year career. During the 1930’s Ben worked as a credit manager for a furniture sales company. He worked for the Pennsylvania Furniture Company when he signed the World War II draft on April 27th 1942. United States Navy Chief Boatswains Mate Benjamin Kominsky passed away at Mercy Hospital, Johnstown on January 29th 1948 at age 60. He is buried at the Rodef Sholom Cemetery. Geistown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. I will include 20 full size color printed copies of the research presented. UNITED STATES NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL W/ REPLACED OPEN “C” CATCH FULL WRAP BROOCH. N? 20880 BENJAMIN KOMINSKY U. RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
MARINE CORPS GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL w/ LOW NUMBER #24473. Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (GCMs) had rim numbers when issued by the Marine Corps. The war, primarily in. These medals, stamped on the edge (numbers 20,000-50,000+), were awarded for excellent service between April 1917 and November 1918. LACKING RIBBON AND SUSPENCION BARS. THIS IS NOT A REPRODUCTION.
Original, Vintage Silvered National Order of Military Merit with Original triangular Ribbon; it is also called Order of Merit, Order for Military Merit, and Order of National Military Merit. Stablished May 1900 as a Grand Cross and six classes and awarded to military personnel for loyal service and merits in the time of both peace and war. The lowest class of the Order of Military merit is the so called silver cross that is made of either silver or a silvered metal alloy (like this one). This example of the VI class is on a ribbon of yellow, bordered with a wide black and thinner white stripes on either side. It is an urdy cross (46 mm), with crossed swords between the arms, on laterally-pierced ball suspension. The face is a circular central medallion bearing the monogram. For Ferdinand I, institutor of the Order, within a ring inscribed’???????????????’ (for Military Merit) and at bottom a star with a dot on each side. The reverse is a circular central medallion bearing the Bulgarian lion rampant with a shield with the Saxon coat of arms imposed on its breast within a ring inscribed with the date’2 AB?? CT? 1891′ (2 August 1891) and a star with 2 dots on each side of the date 1891. From my personal collection. You will receive the medal in photos.
Original Italy Eritrean Army Corps (Askaris) Bronze Medal ca. Very Fine condition with light wear on the high points of the medal, otherwise quite detailed, with original ribbon.
Original Russia 1920 1921 Bizerte Cross Enamel Military Medal Numbered 815. Gilt and enameled base metal, 39 x 39 mm, screw back suspension. Rudichenko – 1.8.21. Very rare medal issued by the military forces of the White Movement in Russia between 1920 and 1921 to signify the White Army’s Black Sea Fleet forces (“Wrangel’s Fleet”) stay in the port of Bizerte in Tunisia. Enameled face with light gilding around the edges, a few surface scuffs but nothing major, back side quite dark, numbered at top of the cross 815.
RE-RIBBONED DRAPE TESTED U. Specifically, it recognizes service between April 1, 1919, and June 15, 1920, encompassing operations against armed opposition or under circumstances deemed equivalent by the Department of the Navy. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!