DevilDan1900 Posted November 28, 2007 Share #1 Posted November 28, 2007 Check out this sweet early USMC Officer's medal grouping recently posted on Ebay! I doubt if the Air Medal goes with the rest of it, but the named and numbered portions are quite spectacular and extremely rare, especially with such low numbers. I'm sure this will be quite the bidding war. http://cgi.ebay.com/Military-Medal-Group-S...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhunde.ret Posted November 29, 2007 Share #2 Posted November 29, 2007 VERY interesting group!!! Especially w/ all those early rim numbers. Wonder how the Air Medal got mixed in Already at $3900+ plus this morning.... The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps. (General A. A. Vandegrift, USMC, 5 May 1946) Link to post Share on other sites
GLM *Deceased* Posted November 30, 2007 Share #3 Posted November 30, 2007 VERY interesting group!!! Especially w/ all those early rim numbers. Wonder how the Air Medal got mixed in Already at $3900+ plus this morning.... The Air Medal is even a numbered one. My guess is if you did some research, you'd find that this Marine had a son in a position to earn the AM during WWII. Wow, what an excellent, rare medal grouping! Gary **PLEASE NOTE: THIS COMMUNITY MEMBER HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY** http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/15996-please-read-gary-mohrlang-glm/ Link to post Share on other sites
Manchu Warrior Posted December 1, 2007 Share #4 Posted December 1, 2007 I don't much about this kind of stuff but If anyone on the forum has missed this ebay auction check it out and explain it to us novice collectors. There is a lot on ebay says it is Spanish American War medals and also has a mixture of WWI medals and it is over $4000 and still has six days left. I don't know how this seller has it set up but you have to scan over to see everything. 130178736251 http://cgi.ebay.com/Military-Medal-Group-S...1QQcmdZViewItem In memory of.....SSG Jarred S Fontenot US Army KIA Baghdad, Iraq 10-18-07 RIP my friend-Charlie Three Three Delta Out Link to post Share on other sites
KASTAUFFER Posted December 1, 2007 Share #5 Posted December 1, 2007 Here is a link that will work : http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=130178736251 That group is outstanding . I have NEVER seen a IOD ( Imperial Order of the Dragon ) and Order of the Carabao badge to a Marine . I also am impressed by the low numbers on the campaigns and the 1900 China is out of this world . I bet the price on the group at least doubles by closing time. The sharpshooter badge is awesome too. Kurt !!!! WANTED !!!! WWII Prisoner of War items : Medals, Mail, Diaries, Photos, Documents, Scrapbooks + More WWII Naval Aviation Groupings : Medals, Documents, Scrapbooks, Photos, Flight Logs, Flight Jackets + More Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted December 2, 2007 Share #6 Posted December 2, 2007 Kurt I am thinking it will more than double....the Order of the Dragon number checks out per their book published in 1908 to honor the memorial they erected at the legation that year. In addition the book listed all winners and medal numbers, foreign and domestic ...as well as some fantastic pictures of the compound and the Legation Quarter. Everything tracks with what we known of Brown. Only a select few will be able to try and bring this group home. Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
KASTAUFFER Posted December 2, 2007 Share #7 Posted December 2, 2007 Kurt I am thinking it will more than double....the Order of the Dragon number checks out per their book published in 1908 to honor the memorial they erected at the legation that year. In addition the book listed all winners and medal numbers, foreign and domestic ...as well as some fantastic pictures of the compound and the Legation Quarter. Everything tracks with what we known of Brown. Only a select few will be able to try and bring this group home. I figured " at least double" was a safe low estimate I bet you are right. My " gut check " says 12-15K if the right people bid. Kurt !!!! WANTED !!!! WWII Prisoner of War items : Medals, Mail, Diaries, Photos, Documents, Scrapbooks + More WWII Naval Aviation Groupings : Medals, Documents, Scrapbooks, Photos, Flight Logs, Flight Jackets + More Link to post Share on other sites
Dirk Posted December 2, 2007 Share #8 Posted December 2, 2007 Kurt: As if $8000 is a low estimate I agree if the right players bid......I wonder if it will go the distance or end sooner....I'll be watching that one! Always looking for items associated with the China Marines! Visit chinamarine.org Link to post Share on other sites
DevilDan1900 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Share #9 Posted December 2, 2007 That is an extremely nice medal grouping, one of the sweetest I have seen come to ebay out of the woodwork in quite some time. It's filled with just about every scarce and early numbered medal from this period, especially with such low numbers, that one could wish for. I wonder which one of Brown's decendants was responsible for the air medal, as it obviously wasn't awarded to Brown himself. The Boxer Rebellion related USMC stuff, any of it, but especially something of this caliber, are seldom, if ever, seen. I had actually started a thread regarding this amazing grouping a couple of days ago, here is the link: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/ind...showtopic=12677 Link to post Share on other sites
shrapneldude Posted December 6, 2007 Share #10 Posted December 6, 2007 I agree, this group is stunning. I wish I had about 10 grand to spend on it! Very nice. Especially for eBay! Link to post Share on other sites
Brig Posted December 6, 2007 Share #11 Posted December 6, 2007 I saw that one. Definately wish I was richer "FOR OUR TOMORROWS, THEY GAVE THEIR TODAYS" Sgt Jesse 'Jeff Nasty' Balthaser; Sgt John P Huling; Cpl Carlos 'Gilo Monster' Gilorozco; Cpl Stephen C 'Socks' Sockalosky; LCpl Joshua A 'Scottie' Scott; LCpl Jason Lee 'Birdman' Frye; LCpl Nicolas B Morrison; LCpl Jon T Hicks; LCpl Osbrany 'Oz' Montes De Oca; Pvt Lewis T D Calapini; 'The SOI 5' Link to post Share on other sites
KASTAUFFER Posted December 6, 2007 Share #12 Posted December 6, 2007 I merged the two threads going on at the same time about this Ebay lot . Kurt !!!! WANTED !!!! WWII Prisoner of War items : Medals, Mail, Diaries, Photos, Documents, Scrapbooks + More WWII Naval Aviation Groupings : Medals, Documents, Scrapbooks, Photos, Flight Logs, Flight Jackets + More Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Posted December 6, 2007 Share #13 Posted December 6, 2007 I've got a slow connection at the moment, but would someone like to copy the pictures from the auction and include them in this thread for future reference once the auction ends? Thanks DAve Only a weak society needs government protection or intervention before it pursues its resolve to preserve the truth. Truth needs neither handcuffs nor a badge for its vindication. -Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Peace is not the absence of war, but the defense of hard-won freedom. -Anton LaGuardia Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Hudson Posted December 6, 2007 Share #14 Posted December 6, 2007 I've got a slow connection at the moment, but would someone like to copy the pictures from the auction and include them in this thread for future reference once the auction ends? Thanks DAve Link to post Share on other sites
DevilDan1900 Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted December 7, 2007 Looks like it's over 6,500 and still climbing, with more than a day left to go. I'm sure there will be some last second sniping on this one. Link to post Share on other sites
shrapneldude Posted December 8, 2007 Share #16 Posted December 8, 2007 I watched this end...it went from 6500 to over 10,000 in the last 10 seconds, and up to 15,267.00 in the last 4 secods. Wish it was mine! haha Awesome group. Link to post Share on other sites
DevilDan1900 Posted December 8, 2007 Author Share #17 Posted December 8, 2007 WOW, with 49 seconds left on the auction, this baby jumped from $6,600 to over $15,200!! Bet the seller was quite pleased. Link to post Share on other sites
teufelhunde.ret Posted December 8, 2007 Share #18 Posted December 8, 2007 Wow, over 2000 views... $15,267 Hope someone snagged the pic's before they were pulled? The bended knee is not a tradition of our Corps. (General A. A. Vandegrift, USMC, 5 May 1946) Link to post Share on other sites
kklinejr Posted December 8, 2007 Share #19 Posted December 8, 2007 I have to be honest, it sold for within $17.00 of what I thought it would (if only I could have that close of a guess with the lottery ). That group reminds me of the identified AVG group that came up a few years back on Ebay (which one lucky member on the forum now owns). I guess when it comes to items of that rarity, the sky is the limit. All I can say is thank heavens the music and entertainment industry icons are more into sportscars, grills, and bling than militaria or these items would never fall into the hands of the "Average Joe" collector. Ken I am actively seeking USMC Named Good Conduct Medals and items pertaining to the USS Indianapolis CA35. Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Hudson Posted December 8, 2007 Share #20 Posted December 8, 2007 There were three bidders over $10,000. So did this include free shipping? Link to post Share on other sites
Russell 1910 Posted December 9, 2007 Share #21 Posted December 9, 2007 I have to be honest, it sold for within $17.00 of what I thought it would (if only I could have that close of a guess with the lottery ). That group reminds me of the identified AVG group that came up a few years back on Ebay (which one lucky member on the forum now owns). I guess when it comes to items of that rarity, the sky is the limit. All I can say is thank heavens the music and entertainment industry icons are more into sportscars, grills, and bling than militaria or these items would never fall into the hands of the "Average Joe" collector. Ken Let's please not give the celebs and richies any ideas. Link to post Share on other sites
Manchu Warrior Posted December 9, 2007 Share #22 Posted December 9, 2007 The "Average Joe" can afford to spend $15,000 for a couple of rows of medals? In memory of.....SSG Jarred S Fontenot US Army KIA Baghdad, Iraq 10-18-07 RIP my friend-Charlie Three Three Delta Out Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Barickman Posted December 9, 2007 Share #23 Posted December 9, 2007 I just acquired a USMC officer uniform to a member of the Dragon order who also was there in Peking/Beijing. Among the documents in the group is a list of all the American members and Brown is indeed listed as a USMC captain. Kurt Barickman My hobby is my job and my job is my hobby. High School and University History Instructor Link to post Share on other sites
cwnorma Posted December 9, 2007 Share #24 Posted December 9, 2007 All I can say is thank heavens the music and entertainment industry icons are more into sportscars, grills, and bling than militaria or these items would never fall into the hands of the "Average Joe" collector. Ken, Actually, there are quite a few music and entertainment types who are active collectors of militaria. Peter Jackson (director of Lord of the Rings and King Kong) collects WW1 militaria. Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) collects US Civil War militaria. Mel Torme (he died a few years back) used to collect Colt Single Actions (including the Army models), Sylvester Stallone collects knives (including military), Tom Selleck is very big in NRA, and has a large gun collection (including military). Those are just the ones I know about--I'm sure there are more. Actually, It wouldn't surprise me if Peter Jackson was the ultimate buyer of this group. Link to post Share on other sites
USMCR79 Posted December 9, 2007 Share #25 Posted December 9, 2007 Dan Ackroyd collects also.... Bill Ken, Actually, there are quite a few music and entertainment types who are active collectors of militaria. Peter Jackson (director of Lord of the Rings and King Kong) collects WW1 militaria. Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon) collects US Civil War militaria. Mel Torme (he died a few years back) used to collect Colt Single Actions (including the Army models), Sylvester Stallone collects knives (including military), Tom Selleck is very big in NRA, and has a large gun collection (including military). Those are just the ones I know about--I'm sure there are more. Actually, It wouldn't surprise me if Peter Jackson was the ultimate buyer of this group. "The Americans on this Island are not ordinary troops, but Marines, a special force recruited from jails and insane asylums for blood lust." -Japanese Newspaper found during the Battle of Guadalcanal - "They Got That Right!!" Chesty Puller Link to post Share on other sites
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