jmar Posted April 9, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 9, 2012 Hello everyone! Here's one of those cases where a small slice of history has been preserved. I really enjoy seeing the documentation stay with the award or medal, unfortunately as time passes this happens less and less. I'd like to submit to the forum a Yangtze Service medal, in it's original box with the award certificate. Certainly not the first of it's kind on the forum, but another to add for future reference. I salute Machinist Mate 2nd Class Anthony John Skrabacz :salute: for his service and to whoever kept this all together. Thank you all for stopping in and reading my thread! Best wishes always, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share #2 Posted April 9, 2012 and the certificate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted April 9, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 9, 2012 Its a Beauty Joe.Anybody would be proud to have that in their collection.Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted April 9, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 9, 2012 Ooh! Nice! I love paperwork! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted April 9, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2012 Beautiful medal! Amazing to have the original paper work. I love the China pieces. Thank you. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted April 9, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 9, 2012 A medallic treasure, Joe. :twothumbup: Thanks for sharing......Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 10, 2012 Share #7 Posted April 10, 2012 Very nice Joe! You can't go wrong with this one! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicjoy1945 Posted April 10, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2012 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Love the documentation Joe !! Great medal and paper to support it !! Has any one out there come across a copy of these docs in research packets from St. Louis !?! I've had campaign medal numbers confirmed in some of the "bio" or "time-line" type documents but I don't recall ever receiving a copy of the doc regarding the actual issue of the numbered campaign medal... Thanks for showing !! Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted April 10, 2012 Its a Beauty Joe.Anybody would be proud to have that in their collection.Robert Hello Robert! I hope you're doing well, it's always nice to hear your nice comments and support! Thank you for stopping in! Best wishes! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted April 10, 2012 Beautiful medal! Amazing to have the original paper work. I love the China pieces. Thank you.Dick Hello Dick, I appreciate you taking the time to read my post and comment. Thank you for the nice compliment! Best wishes! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted April 10, 2012 A medallic treasure, Joe. :twothumbup: Thanks for sharing......Bob Hi Bob, I agree completely, it's a treasure and one I'm so happy to be able to care for until it's next steward. Thank you for your support! Best wishes always! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted April 10, 2012 Very nice Joe! You can't go wrong with this one! :thumbsup: Hello R! It's always nice to see you stop on in! Thank you for your consistent replies and encouragement. I appreciate you reading and replying, it helps keep me posting Best wishes to you! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted April 10, 2012 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Love the documentation Joe !! Great medal and paper to support it !! Has any one out there come across a copy of these docs in research packets from St. Louis !?! I've had campaign medal numbers confirmed in some of the "bio" or "time-line" type documents but I don't recall ever receiving a copy of the doc regarding the actual issue of the numbered campaign medal... Thanks for showing !! Vic Hi Vic! Thank you very much for your reply! I really like this type of support documentation, especially when it's the original paperwork. This particular award document was the first time I had noticed (at the bottom of the page) the "authorization to rim engrave" with additional info...name, rank, ship... I thought that was very interesting. Thank you again! My best wishes, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted April 11, 2012 Share #14 Posted April 11, 2012 The document for your medal is great! Those original boxers are hard to find too. Thank you for sharing them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collectsmedals Posted April 11, 2012 Share #15 Posted April 11, 2012 The document for your medal is great! Those original boxers are hard to find too. Thank you for sharing them with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted April 11, 2012 Share #16 Posted April 11, 2012 Joe, A numbered box, matching medal number, and paperwork don't show up very often at all. This is Truely a treasure, and one to be enjoyed and appreciated. Perhaps some of our newer collectors don't realize this fact. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted April 11, 2012 Share #17 Posted April 11, 2012 A numbered box, matching medal number, and paperwork don't show up very often at all. This is Truely a treasure, and one to be enjoyed and appreciated. I agree! Congrats on a fantastic medal. You really show some amazing items! ....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted April 12, 2012 The document for your medal is great! Those original boxers are hard to find too. Thank you for sharing them with us. Hi CM, Thank you for stopping in, reading and replying! I too really like this era of USN and USMC campaign medals, I'm very honored to have been able to add this nice little attributed medal to my collection. Best wishes! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share #19 Posted April 12, 2012 Joe,A numbered box, matching medal number, and paperwork don't show up very often at all. This is Truely a treasure, and one to be enjoyed and appreciated. Perhaps some of our newer collectors don't realize this fact. :thumbsup: Hi R! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! This Forum has been so helpful (and supportive) to me I hope that some of my posts will be able to help another collector in the future. My best wishes! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share #20 Posted April 12, 2012 I agree! Congrats on a fantastic medal. You really show some amazing items! ....Kat Hi Kat!! Very nice to see you here! I hope you're doing well. It's always nice to hear from you , thank you for taking the time to stop on by and reply to my post! My best to you always, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted April 12, 2012 Share #21 Posted April 12, 2012 Very nice example Joe! That letter makes it a spectacular example. Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerialbridge Posted April 14, 2012 Share #22 Posted April 14, 2012 Great historical piece to a China Sailor, thanks for sharing. With that medal and receipt, if you don't have any other paperwork for his service, you might consider ordering his records from NARA St. Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KySoldier Posted April 14, 2012 Share #23 Posted April 14, 2012 :thumbsup: Beautiful medal and documention !!!!!! Congradulations !!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medalman90 Posted April 17, 2012 Share #24 Posted April 17, 2012 beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmar Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share #25 Posted April 18, 2012 Very nice example Joe! That letter makes it a spectacular example. Kurt Hi Kurt! i hope you're doing well. Thank you for stopping in to read and reply! I'm hoping to get more time to start posting more pieces from my collection, you and many other Forum members have been a great source of inspiration and support. You've all helped me through some rough times. I thank you and all the others! Best wishes to you always, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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