CNY Militaria Posted December 31, 2017 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2017 This was one of my favorite acquisitions this year that I'd like to share. It all belonged to US Army General. Highlights of his career: WWII: Asst. Chief of Staff to Gen. Stilwell in CBI Theater- Earned a Bronze Star Korea: Commander of 23rd Infantry Regt- Earned a DSC, 2 Silver Stars, 3 Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and Air Medal Post-Korea: Commander in Chief US Army Europe -1962-65, and Commanding General US Army Continental Command 1965-67, Earned a Legion of Merit and Distinguished Service Medal The group includes his uniform with sewn ribbons, bullion stars, pin back airborne wings (he earned them as a Major General!). All of his boxed medals (including the shrapnel removed from his leg), original award citations and orders, photos, dog tags, lighters, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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46IR Posted December 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 31, 2017 wow now that's a fantastic group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay V Posted December 31, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 31, 2017 Justin,awesome addition,Thanks for sharing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost Posted December 31, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 31, 2017 100% Top shelf group that couldn't be in finer hands!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devildog34 Posted December 31, 2017 Share #9 Posted December 31, 2017 Man that is absolutely remarkable! Congrats on a spectacular group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniformcollector Posted December 31, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 31, 2017 Wow! Now that is something you don't see every day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted December 31, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 31, 2017 Really nice, sorry i passed on this one now that i see it all together. Congrats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted December 31, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 31, 2017 This is really cool! Thanks for sharing!Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted December 31, 2017 Share #13 Posted December 31, 2017 You have just been raking them in this year Justin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted January 1, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 1, 2018 WOW what a group! I am speechless. Thanks for sharing. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted January 1, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 1, 2018 I had his blues a while back. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted January 1, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 1, 2018 Awesome! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everforward Posted January 1, 2018 Share #17 Posted January 1, 2018 Very nice..! Great items with this one for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share #18 Posted January 1, 2018 Thank you all for the replies! I have been after a group of this type for years, and I guess 2017 was the year it came along. It holds a special place in my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbinephalen Posted January 1, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 1, 2018 Holy beans... I wish I had more to say about it than that but I am speechless. This is a grouping that dreams are made of. Its definitely in the right collection, I am sure you will not ever let this one go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted January 1, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 1, 2018 Very nice group, You never see a group so complete with doc's and medals and uniforms.Killer group. Are his general stars clutch back or pin back.? Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted January 1, 2018 Author Share #21 Posted January 1, 2018 Very nice group, You never see a group so complete with doc's and medals and uniforms.Killer group. Are his general stars clutch back or pin back.? Nick Nick, the stars are bullion and sewn on individually. Thanks, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 1, 2018 Share #22 Posted January 1, 2018 Justin that is a beautiful grouping. I wonder what happed to his, I assume, SHAPE badge as seen on is uniform next to JFK. A fine addition to your collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted January 2, 2018 Share #23 Posted January 2, 2018 Amazing group...congratulations and thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted January 2, 2018 Justin that is a beautiful grouping. I wonder what happed to his, I assume, SHAPE badge as seen on is uniform next to JFK. A fine addition to your collection Unfortunately it wasn't in his group, but as CG of CONARC I don't think he wore it any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_hun84 Posted January 2, 2018 Share #25 Posted January 2, 2018 very nice. God wish I had the time and money for this caliber of group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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