T-Bone Posted April 6, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 6, 2012 I was haunting a local shop today and found a WW2 Air Medal with a wrap around broach, a long drape and a Navy pattern ribbon bar. Sadly not named. I have been out of the game for a while, what is the value of one of these these days? I have been finding AMs lately, the last was a MINT cased AM Decoration set in it's 1971 cardboard box for $10.00, so I am curious if I am very lucky or has interest in these declined? T-Bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. medal collector Posted April 6, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 6, 2012 I was haunting a local shop today and found a WW2 Air Medal with a wrap around broach, a long drape and a Navy pattern ribbon bar. Sadly not named. I have been out of the game for a while, what is the value of one of these these days? I have been finding AMs lately, the last was a MINT cased AM Decoration set in it's 1971 cardboard box for $10.00, so I am curious if I am very lucky or has interest in these declined? T-Bone I love collecting the WW2 early Air Medals cased complete also !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted April 6, 2012 I love collecting the WW2 early Air Medals cased complete also !!! Can you give me an idea about price range? They want $30.00 for this one. T-Bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted April 6, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 6, 2012 That is a good price. I would buy it in a second! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted April 6, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 6, 2012 Definitely a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 6, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 6, 2012 Wish I had your luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicjoy1945 Posted April 6, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 6, 2012 Make sure its a truly Navy Air Medal and not a full wrap brooch Army Air Medal. Just thought I'd throw that out there !! Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin R Posted April 6, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 6, 2012 Make sure its a truly Navy Air Medal and not a full wrap brooch Army Air Medal. Just thought I'd throw that out there !! Vic Either way it is still a great buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 6, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 6, 2012 Hello TB! A GREAT price, but like Vic mentioned be sure it's a USN version with the full wrap brooch, smooth ball catch and soldered suspension joint. Best wishes! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted April 7, 2012 Hello TB! A GREAT price, but like Vic mentioned be sure it's a USN version with the full wrap brooch, smooth ball catch and soldered suspension joint. Best wishes! Joe Does anyone have a picture? I am a bit confused Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEaton01 Posted April 7, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 7, 2012 The wrap brooches used by the US Mint on USN/USMC issue Air Medals have a catch where the pin enters from underneath (shown on left). The brooches used by private manufacturers on AAF issue Air Medals have a catch where the pin drops straight in (shown on right). Also, the fleur-de-lis on USN/USMC Air Medals is a separate piece soldered onto the top of the pendant. AAF Air Medals have a one-piece pendant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted April 7, 2012 Thanks, it look like I have a AAF AM on a longer ribbon. At least it has a wrap brooch. I will take some pictures in a few, including my VN era set. T-Bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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