tankdriver Posted October 10, 2017 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2017 I have a chance to buy this flag, case and medals, but I am not a medal guy. Can somebody tell me what the ribbons shown are? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 10, 2017 Share #2 Posted October 10, 2017 The other post did not have the picture so I deleted the other post for you. You can use this thread. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 10, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 10, 2017 I just realized that you edited out your questions. Can you please post them again? I believe you were asking about these ribbons. Good luck with your questions.......Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 10, 2017 Share #4 Posted October 10, 2017 I just realized that you edited out your questions. Can you please post them again? I believe you were asking about these ribbons. Good luck with your questions.......Kat Taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted October 10, 2017 Share #5 Posted October 10, 2017 Taken care of. Thanks Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted October 10, 2017 Share #6 Posted October 10, 2017 Hello - I can get you through the first few rows without reference, as some of the lower campaign / other stuff I would need to look up. I'm sure others will be along to fill in gaps soon. 1st Row: Distinguished Flying Cross 2nd Row: Meritorious Service; Air Medal; Army Commendation 3rd Row: Army Achievement; Good Conduct; National Defense 4th Row: Armed Forces Expeditionary; (ran out of steam here...) First one in row six is Army Service Ribbon. Three below are (L-R): Presidential Unit Citation; Joint Meritorious Unit Award; and, Valorous Unit Commendation. Sorry I can't help more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atb Posted October 10, 2017 Share #7 Posted October 10, 2017 From the top and left to right: Distinguished Flying Cross, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, United Nations Operations in Somalia Service Medal. The unit awards as in Post #6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emccomas Posted October 10, 2017 Share #8 Posted October 10, 2017 I think I got everything but the last one on row 6, and I see someone beat me to it. 1st row - Distinguished Flying Cross 2nd row (left to right) - Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster) - Air Medal (with 'V' for Valor device, and 16 strike/flight awards) - Army Commendation Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters) 3rd row - Army Achievement medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster, might be silver in color - Army Good Conduct Medal (with 1 knot bar) - National Defense Service Medal (with star for second award) 4th row - Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal - Afghanistan Campaign Medal - Iraq Campaign Medal (with two stars) 5th row - Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal - Global War on Terrorism Service Medal - Korea Defense Service Medal 6th row - Army Service Ribbon - Army Overseas Service Ribbon (with numeral award, can't tell what the number is) - United Nations Operations in Somalia Service Medal. 7th row - Presidential Unit Citation - Joint Meritorious Unit Award - Valorous Unit Commendation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMarineCorps Posted October 10, 2017 Share #9 Posted October 10, 2017 You won't see too many of these from OIF - OEF. 16 Air Medals, 2 MSM, 5 ARCOM and a DFC? Pretty impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks guys. I do not collect Medals and know nothing about them, But I hate seeing a family just willing to throw away the things that show the man was a special person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted October 10, 2017 One last question..... It is a flag, case and the Medals, What do you think it is worth, as a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted October 11, 2017 Share #12 Posted October 11, 2017 This is a very tough item too value, firstly because it dosent have a name with it! If the family is willing to provide a name and service info mabye even produce a letter with info and sign it that will help a lot! For modern times he clearly saw a massive amount of service! Sum of the parts value is max 30 and thats pushing it! I wouldn't pay over $50 for it and i think that is high! I would say $20-$30 would be fair if you can get the name and info maybe $10 more! Hope this helps, it is a cool display and whoever he was saw a massive amount of service to receive that many medals in modern times! I would assume maybe he served in more of a combat role possibly as a helicopter pilot which is what i would assume! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMarineCorps Posted October 11, 2017 Share #13 Posted October 11, 2017 Yeah getting info on the soldier will help you a lot value wise. If he would be in one of the 101st AVN RGT Bns or even 160th SOAR, the value would increase by 50-100%. However, I would not pay more than $35 myself for a grouping like this without a name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tankdriver Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fratlanta Posted October 12, 2017 Share #15 Posted October 12, 2017 here is your guy . https://www.nsa160.com/media/files/files/7fa5ba1a/CW4_Robert_Johnson_Bio.pdf What do you think it is worth now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMariner Posted October 12, 2017 Share #16 Posted October 12, 2017 Spot on research that is most certainly him, amazing the family is already moving his items along, its only been 8 years since his death, were they also selling other military items ? Would now say value is a good bit more, my guess this was put together by the family for his memorial service to sit on the table near the casket, i have seen similar displays done this way at funerals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMarineCorps Posted October 12, 2017 Share #17 Posted October 12, 2017 Ahh too bad I passed on his BDUs a few years ago. This would have made a great set! RIP warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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