MEDAL(FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE). This IMPERIAL SERVICE MEDAL is a medal affiliated with the Imperial Service Order. The medal was established under the statutes of the Imperial Service Order, on 8 August 1902, by King Edward VII, with the first awards appearing in the London Gazette in May 1903. It is presented upon retirement to selected civil servants, including those belonging to the lowest support and clerical branches who complete at least 25 years’ meritorious service. In 1920 the appearance of the medal to its current form, a circular medal, 32 mm in diameter, bearing the effigy of the reigning sovereign on the obverse. To date, here have been six versions. The reverse bears the image of a naked man resting from his labours with the inscription “For Faithful Service”. The name of the recipient (Richard Michell) is impressed on the rim of the medal. This Medal is VERY HARD TO FIND and in GOOD to VERY GOOD CONDITION with a small tear at the top of the ribbon, considering its age. This would make great addition to any military collection. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Absolutely NO PERSONAL CHECKS. This helps both you and me build our trustworthiness with other EBAYers. Any package over 4lbs. If you decide to pay prematurely, I will send you an invoice for the additional cost. There may be additional costs due to weight and size restrictions, so please wait for an invoice. My items are packaged very well and damage doesn’t happen unless the postal service has abused it in transit. There will be absolutely NO PICK-UPS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL! Additional pictures or further explanation of the item are available upon request. REMEMBER – ALL SALES ARE FINAL! If you have any problems with the item upon receiving it, please contact me and we can discuss the issue. I basically list and sell items I have received from the estates of my parents, my friends parents, and from parents whose kids have moved on and are in the process of cleaning out bedrooms, attics, basements, garages, etc. This collection is 50 years in the making. I also pick-up items from estate sales, flea markets, garage sales, and I also sell for friends. Please feel free to make any REASONABLE OFFER on any item or combination of items. I will combine S&H costs. As far as I know ALL ITEMS COME FROM A SMOKE/PET FREE HOME! I do not claim to be an expert on most items, but I do research each item so I can list it at a fair starting price. “ALL” clothing items have been described accurately and if it says it has not been worn, or worn only once or twice, it is completely accurate. Most of these clothes were gifts that don’t fit, or that someone would not wear. All other items are listed for the same reasons. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or offers, but be advised I will only go so low, no matter how many times I list the item. “COMPROMISE” is the key word. This goes for all items I may list. THANK YOU for your interest, it is greatly appreciated. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.
USN Yangtze Service Medal, Numbered M no. If you have any questions feel free to reach out.
This US Navy “Continuous Service Certificate” is a rare piece of Militaria history. It begins on Nov. 29, 1905 and ends on Feb. 26, 1945, showcasing the bravery and service of Navy personnel during World War I. The certificate is an original, adding to its value and appeal to collectors. The certificate was manufactured in the United States, making it a true piece of American history. It falls under the Collectibles and Militaria categories, specifically in the 1919-38 era. This is a must-have for any serious collector of original period items. Paper date back to 1905 but green folder is dated 1924.
Hungary Officers Long Service Cross 1935 March 15 Original Vintage with Ribbon. Instituted in 1923, the crosses were similar to the old Hapsburg ones. Ribbons were of one of three designs based on rank. The one pictured is the one you will receive. From my personal collection.
Estate sale find, vintage original US Navy China Service Destroyer USS Rizal Officers photo, circa 1920s. Photo is embossed in lower right corner with A. Fong Chefoo, North China. USS Rizal (DD–174) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for José Rizal, a Filipino patriot, and the National Hero of the Philippines. Joining the Pacific Fleet upon commissioning, Rizal cruised along the United States west coast into 1920 on exercises and training duty. Subsequently modified for service as a light minelayer, she was classified DM-14 on 17 July 1920. Rizal departed San Diego on 25 March 1920 for the Far East. With Filipinos constituting the majority of her crew, Rizal remained on the Asiatic Station for ten years. She spent long months anchored in Chinese ports during the spring, summer, and autumn months. Her most frequent ports of call were Shanghai, Chefoo, Chinwangtao, and Hong Kong. Rizal cruised eastward to Apra Harbor, Guam, during November 1928, and visited Yokohama, Japan, from 11 to 20 April 1929. Rizal spent each winter generally from November through March, anchored in Manila Bay. She was docked annually at Olongapo and upon resuming active service each spring operated in Philippine waters. Ordered home late in 1930, Rizal departed Manila on 11 December 1930 for Guam, Honolulu, and San Diego. She decommissioned on 20 August 1931 at San Diego and was towed northward to Mare Island on 31 August 1931 by the minesweeper USS Tern to be placed in reserve. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
S ARMY, AIR SERVICE AVIATOR, SWEETHEART WING, 1/20 12K GF, VINTAGE. Pinback, Hallmarked “1/20 12K GF”. S Army Air Service Aviator sweetheart wing is a must-have for any militaria collector. With a charming design and 1/20 12K gold-filled construction, this original piece from the WWI-1930s era is a true gem. The wing has not been modified and comes with a guarantee of authenticity. The country of origin is the United States. The theme of this piece is clear and would make a great addition to any militaria collection. This wing is an original piece and not a reproduction. A perfect piece for collectors of Original Period Items, 1919-38, Militaria, or Sweetheart Collectibles. “1/20 12K GF” is a stamp you’ll see on jewelry to indicate it’s gold-filled. Here’s a breakdown of the meaning. 1/20: This refers to the fraction of the total item weight that is gold. In this case, 1/20th of the item’s weight is gold. So, for example, if a piece of jewelry weighs 10 grams, then 1/20th of that (0.5 grams) would be gold. 12K: This refers to the karat weight of the gold. Karat (abbreviated K) is a unit used to measure the purity of gold. 24K is pure gold, while lower karats indicate that the gold is mixed with other metals. In this case, 12K gold is 50% pure gold (12 parts out of 24). GF: This stands for gold-filled. Gold-filled jewelry is made by pressure bonding a layer of gold to a core of a less expensive metal, such as brass. The gold layer must be at least 5% of the total weight of the item to be considered gold-filled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US. So, “1/20 12K GF” means that the jewelry item is gold-filled, with a layer of 12K gold that constitutes 5% of the item’s weight. The concept of “Sweetheart Wings” has a long standing tradition that dates all the way back to World War I. Upon graduating pilot training, servicemen would have a set of their wings turned into a pin or pendant by a local jeweler in order to give to their girlfriend, fiancé, or wife before they went overseas. This custom grew even more popular during World War II, and the handcrafted jewelry became that much more impressive. They would be responsible to send the package to you.
Estate sale find, vintage original US Navy China Service Destroyer USS Rizal Officers photo, circa 1920s. Photo is embossed in lower right corner with A. Fong Chefoo, North China. USS Rizal (DD–174) was a Wickes-class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I. She was named for José Rizal, a Filipino patriot, and the National Hero of the Philippines. Joining the Pacific Fleet upon commissioning, Rizal cruised along the United States west coast into 1920 on exercises and training duty. Subsequently modified for service as a light minelayer, she was classified DM-14 on 17 July 1920. Rizal departed San Diego on 25 March 1920 for the Far East. With Filipinos constituting the majority of her crew, Rizal remained on the Asiatic Station for ten years. She spent long months anchored in Chinese ports during the spring, summer, and autumn months. Her most frequent ports of call were Shanghai, Chefoo, Chinwangtao, and Hong Kong. Rizal cruised eastward to Apra Harbor, Guam, during November 1928, and visited Yokohama, Japan, from 11 to 20 April 1929. Rizal spent each winter generally from November through March, anchored in Manila Bay. She was docked annually at Olongapo and upon resuming active service each spring operated in Philippine waters. Ordered home late in 1930, Rizal departed Manila on 11 December 1930 for Guam, Honolulu, and San Diego. She decommissioned on 20 August 1931 at San Diego and was towed northward to Mare Island on 31 August 1931 by the minesweeper USS Tern to be placed in reserve. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
1930’s Interwar Era US Army Enlisted Service Visor Hat Cap’Lee F Ridout’ Rgt HQ. 1930’s Interwar Era United States Army Enlisted Service Visor Hat Cap’Lee F Ridout’ Rgt HQ; PFC Private First Class Lee F. 24 Jul 1918 – d. 7 Jan 1975, Issued. As Photographed with wear, crazing to the leather visor and moth damage as seen – displays well. A Wonderful Candidate for any Collection, Museum, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce (Photo 18 Digital Reference Only) Small Size. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
WWII US 7th Army 40R Ike Jacket 6 Theater Ribbons T/Sgt. Original WWII United States 7th Army 40R Ike Jacket 6 Theater Ribbons: Good Conduct, American Defense with Star, American Campaign, Europe Africa Middle East Campaign with Three Stars, World War Two Victory and WW2 Occupation Service Technical Sergeant, with 2 1/2 Years Overseas Bars, 12 Years Service, and a Meritorious Unit Commendation Patch, Good Pre-War Service Uniform for World War Two, Early Period Jacket Field Wool OD “Ike” Some discoloration to the liner, Laundry Number H6117, Good Issued. As Photographed with wear as seen – Wartime Production. A Nice Candidate for any Collection, Library, or Display. Recent Estate Collection Acquisition & Presented as Acquired, Scarce. Check back often – we search estates and sources across the world to bring a fine selection of militaria. Please review all photos for details regarding the condition of the item listed – further condition information will be included in the listing as is relevant, if you need additional photographs or have questions regarding the condition please do not hesitate to ask. I describe all items to the best of my ability – please do not hesitate to ask any and all questions prior to the close of the listing. Mistakes very rarely occur – however if one does please rest assured that it will be corrected. International Buyers are Welcome!
S ARMY, AIR SERVICE AVIATOR, SWEETHEART WING, 1/20 12K GF, VINTAGE. Pinback, Hallmarked “1/20 12K GF”. S Army Air Service Aviator sweetheart wing is a must-have for any militaria collector. With a charming design and 1/20 12K gold-filled construction, this original piece from the WWI-1930s era is a true gem. The wing has not been modified and comes with a guarantee of authenticity. The country of origin is the United States. The theme of this piece is clear and would make a great addition to any militaria collection. This wing is an original piece and not a reproduction. A perfect piece for collectors of Original Period Items, 1919-38, Militaria, or Sweetheart Collectibles. “1/20 12K GF” is a stamp you’ll see on jewelry to indicate it’s gold-filled. Here’s a breakdown of the meaning. 1/20: This refers to the fraction of the total item weight that is gold. In this case, 1/20th of the item’s weight is gold. So, for example, if a piece of jewelry weighs 10 grams, then 1/20th of that (0.5 grams) would be gold. 12K: This refers to the karat weight of the gold. Karat (abbreviated K) is a unit used to measure the purity of gold. 24K is pure gold, while lower karats indicate that the gold is mixed with other metals. In this case, 12K gold is 50% pure gold (12 parts out of 24). GF: This stands for gold-filled. Gold-filled jewelry is made by pressure bonding a layer of gold to a core of a less expensive metal, such as brass. The gold layer must be at least 5% of the total weight of the item to be considered gold-filled by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US. So, “1/20 12K GF” means that the jewelry item is gold-filled, with a layer of 12K gold that constitutes 5% of the item’s weight. The concept of “Sweetheart Wings” has a long standing tradition that dates all the way back to World War I. Upon graduating pilot training, servicemen would have a set of their wings turned into a pin or pendant by a local jeweler in order to give to their girlfriend, fiancé, or wife before they went overseas. This custom grew even more popular during World War II, and the handcrafted jewelry became that much more impressive.