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ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NAVY YANGTZE SERVICE CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. PRODUCED BY THE U. RIBBON DRAPES TESTED U. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!
Original Belgium order of Leopold – Grand Cross Military Medal with palm. Comes in original box. Box has a smell. On sales of all items within Canada, regardless of exemption status. I will answer questions from Mondays to Fridays. M to 5 p.
This is an authentic United States Army Indian Campaign Medal, initially authorized by the War Department via General Orders 12 in 1907 to recognize military service during the American Indian Wars spanning 1790 to 1891. This historic bronze decoration was retroactively issued to veterans and stands as a foundational piece of early 20th-century U. The bronze medallion remains in outstanding condition with a rich, uncleaned golden-bronze patina. The stamped lettering and micro-details of the horse, rider, and reverse military trophy remain crisp and sharp with minimal high-point wear. The original silk ribbon maintains bold coloration and tight weaves, free of significant rot, staining, or shredding. The top features a clean, rectangular white backing card used for clean preservation or showcase presentation. We always take plenty of photos and provide detailed descriptions of our items. Therefore, you are asked to please check ALL posted photos and review the Description Section before purchasing an item from our store. Before listing, we clean and inspect our items for neatness and accuracy. We know how important it is that your item arrive quickly and undamaged, so we will take great care in packing your items professionally and properly. You will never be disappointed.
Original Soviet WW2 Medal “For Battle Merit” (???????????????) with wartime serial number 1311661. Authentic silver wartime issue awarded approximately in late 1944 during the Second World War. Original suspension and ribbon. Strong details with attractive aged patina. Instituted in 1938, this medal was awarded to Soviet military personnel for combat merit, battlefield service and military achievement. Original USSR issue. Serial number: 1311661. Approximate award year: 1944. Condition: good vintage condition with normal age wear. Guaranteed authentic period piece. Rare and desirable WW2 Soviet militaria collectible.
1919 Bronze Navy Yard Metal USS California Mare Island launch date November 20, 1919.
Thank you for visiting. This is a fascinating commemorative medal related to the Imperial Japanese Navy and Admiral Heihachiro Togo, one of the most famous naval commanders in Japanese history. The front features a detailed relief portrait of Admiral Togo, surrounded by the name “Mikasa, ” the legendary battleship that served as his flagship during the Russo-Japanese War. The reverse side bears the famous phrase. The fate of the Empire depends upon this battle. This was the historic signal associated with the Battle of Tsushima in 1905, one of the most decisive naval victories of the modern era. The medal also includes the inscription. “Presented by Toho News Agency”. This detail is particularly important historically. Toho News Agency was a real prewar Japanese media and communications organization, and the use of the word “Presented” strongly suggests this was an actual commemorative distribution item from the prewar or wartime period, rather than a modern tourist reproduction. It may have been created for. Russo-Japanese War memorial activities. Imperial Japanese Navy promotion. The design itself also strongly reflects prewar Japanese military aesthetics, including. Porthole-like border inspired by battleship imagery. Heavy military-style relief portrait. Symbolic Imperial Navy slogan. Admiral Togo remains internationally famous even today and is sometimes referred to as. The Nelson of the East. The Battle of Tsushima is still studied worldwide as one of the most significant naval battles in history, making artifacts related to Togo and Mikasa highly desirable among naval historians and militaria collectors. This is not simply a medal. It is a surviving piece of Imperial Japanese naval mythology and national memory. 7.1 cm width. Condition shows age and use, including. Please carefully review all photographs for condition details. Only the items shown in the photographs are included. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding.
The 1924 United States Navy Good Conduct Medal named USS Saratoga CSC#62877 is an original period item from the United States Navy. This collectible militaria piece showcases the prestigious Good Conduct Medal awarded to sailors who demonstrated exceptional conduct and loyalty to their service. The medal is a piece of history that represents the dedication and honor of those who served in the Navy during this period. USN NAV TRG STA. Based on the information provided, you are likely looking at a Continuous Service Certificate (CSC) or a service document belonging to George Charles McCusker. The specific details you have-including the CSC number and the Training Station-suggest he was an enlisted sailor who served during the interwar period and likely through World War II. Name: George Charles McCusker sometimes abbreviated as Chas. However, in Navy rank abbreviations, CSC also stands for Commissaryman Chief Petty Officer. Given his service timeframe, if this was his rank, he would have been a senior enlisted leader responsible for food service and galley management. Service Number (CSC #): 62877. In the early 20th century, the Navy used CSC numbers to track enlisted personnel who reenlisted or maintained continuous service. Location: USN NAV TRG STA, San Diego, Calif. This is the Naval Training Center (NTC) San Diego. It opened in 1923, so McCusker was among the very first groups of sailors to be processed through this iconic facility. Date (14 Sept 1924): This is likely his enlistment date or the date he reported to the San Diego Training Station. Historical Context & Potential Career. Since he was in the Navy as of 1924, he would have been a seasoned veteran by the time the United States entered World War II in 1941. It was very common for sailors who enlisted in the mid-1920s to serve 20-year careers, meaning he likely saw significant action during the war as a senior Petty Officer or Chief. Knowing he served on the USS Saratoga (CV-3) adds significant prestige to his record. The “Sara” was one of the Navy’s first true aircraft carriers and played a massive role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Given his 1924 entry date and the CSC (Continuous Service Certificate) number, McCusker was a “career man” who likely helped develop the early tactics of naval aviation before the war even started. Potential Service Timeline on the Saratoga. The Saratoga was commissioned in November 1927. World War II: If he remained on the Saratoga into the 1940s, he would have been aboard for some of the most pivotal moments in naval history, including. The Battle of Guadalcanal: Providing air cover for the landings. The Raid on Rabaul (1943): A high-stakes strike against a major Japanese stronghold. Understanding the “CSC” Rank. In his specific case, CSC almost certainly confirms his rank as Chief Commissary Steward. His Role: As a Chief, he wasn’t just a cook; he was a senior manager. He would have been responsible for the logistics of feeding over 3,000 sailors a day on the Saratoga. The Certificate: The fact that you have his CSC number (#62877) means he was recognized for his good conduct and proficiency. These certificates were highly prized by sailors as they guaranteed higher pay and better retirement benefits. See my other listings, save my store!
Make sure to read all of the information I have provided, I do my absolute best to identify and describe the item. The photos are of the actual item. 1916 DOMINICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH. PRODUCED BY JOSEPH MAYER. 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!
RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States military which was established by General Orders of the United States War Department on December 12, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal recognizes those service members who performed military service against Mexican forces between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. Although a single decoration, both the Army and Navy issued two different versions of the Mexican Service Medal. The Army Mexican Service Medal displayed an engraving of a yucca plant, while the Navy version depicts the San Juan de Ulúa fortress in Veracruz harbor. Both medals displayed the annotation “1911 – 1917″ on the bottom of the medal. The Mexican Service Medal was a one time decoration and there were no service stars authorized for those who had participated in multiple engagements. For those Army members who had been cited for gallantry in combat, the Citation Star was authorized as a device to the Mexican Service Medal. There were no devices authorized for the Navy’s version of the decoration. A similar decoration, known as the Mexican Border Service Medal also existed for those who had performed support duty to Mexican combat expeditions from within the United States. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!