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Never Say Never when collecting Purple Hearts
Pete-o MSU replied to JimD's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Geez thanks for posting this Jim! Learned something new. Pete -
I wonder if this yanked Navy Cross was legit?
Pete-o MSU replied to aerialbridge's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
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PT-109 Purple Heart grouping with John Kennedy letter
Pete-o MSU replied to Bob Hudson's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Since the purple heart is missing the drape I would probably pass on it... -
AWSOME WW2 USMC PARAMARINE SILVER STAR GROUP
Pete-o MSU replied to dpast32's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
The USMC was very stingy handing out valor medals especially at the beginning of the war. But this isnt a normal USMC silver star it was awarded to a paramarine. It is very hard to find officially engraved valor medals to Paramarines and Marine Raiders. They were disbanded early in the war. In this case I dont think the WIA vs KIA debate applies as much since this medal is so rare to begin with. It is officially engraved and I think that is all that matters. I should add to when it comes to trying to value the medal, the citation is a fighting citation and it is for the Guadalcanal campaign. -
AWSOME WW2 USMC PARAMARINE SILVER STAR GROUP
Pete-o MSU replied to dpast32's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
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No. It is the original awarded, unless a family member requested a duplicate at some point (no way of telling). Some Purple Heart manufacturers numbered their individual pieces, some did not. Good original piece. Pete
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Documents to a civilian awarded the Purple Heart...
Pete-o MSU replied to Pete-o MSU's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Good luck hope you get it!! -
Nobody is perfect, maybe the engraver hadnt finished their coffee yet? I feel like I have seen this pair somewhere before.
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Seeking Your Input on Purple Heart Book Cover Types
Pete-o MSU replied to Dave's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
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Marine Corps WW2 "Swooping R" Style Engraving Question
Pete-o MSU replied to Dave's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
I know of a swooping R for Iwo -
December 7th 1941 KIA USS Arizona Purple Heart
Pete-o MSU replied to kcmo's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Great medal! Thanks for posting and remembering this sailor! Pete -
George W. Delong's Gold Jeannette Medal
Pete-o MSU replied to Mustang.CDR's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Great medal... the book about the Jeannette by Hampton Sides In the Kingdom Of Ice is a great read for anyone interested in the story -
Distinguished Service Cross for North Russia
Pete-o MSU replied to Dave's topic in MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Very nice group and great presentation/remembrance Pete -
Soldiers Medal, Bronze Star and PH to one man. Engraving?
Pete-o MSU replied to LuftStalg1's topic in GROUPINGS PAGE
I thought the soldiers medal looked ok to me. The other two definitely private at best or added to deceive. -
Great Long Read USS Fitzgerald WWII
Pete-o MSU replied to Pete-o MSU's topic in MILITARY HISTORY DISCUSSIONS
Also not sure why I put wwii in the title haha this happened in 2017