Javelin4life Posted September 22, 2012 Share #1 Posted September 22, 2012 Hey everyone, I recently went to the local gunshow by me, and I'm happy to say that I've been able to add to my collection a Distinguished Service Cross with the signature Robbins strike black brooch that's in beautiful conditon. I have seen this cross at this gunshow in the past, but the seller had removed it from his table due to his fear/misinterpretation of the Stolen Valor Act. However, with the act being repealed as of June 28th, he felt comfortable enough to display it for sale again, and I jumped at the opportunity. I know that to the more seasoned hands on the forum have amazing items in their collection that they consider to be their stand-out items in both the financial and sentimental aspect; now I can say the same with my latest acquisition. As always, opinions and comments are always welcome Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Much WW1 Militaria Posted September 22, 2012 Share #2 Posted September 22, 2012 Nice Robbins, they are getting harder to find. The last one I found set me back $200, and was found in a antique store in Alaska of all places. Good find! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted September 23, 2012 Share #3 Posted September 23, 2012 Great example. Not everything has to be RARE and VALUABLE to be a nice addition to a collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted September 23, 2012 Share #4 Posted September 23, 2012 I have two Robbins DSC's in my collection, and consider them to be the "state of the art" WWII production piece. No collection should be without an example! Good job! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emccomas Posted September 23, 2012 Share #5 Posted September 23, 2012 Agreed, a beautiful medal, and a nice addition to your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. medal collector Posted September 23, 2012 Share #6 Posted September 23, 2012 Yes, the Robbins strike is a great medal to have in a WW2 collection. I have eight of them in my collection in the DSC presentation cases with the lapel rosette and three of them have the lapel bar also. 6 of them have the thinner white stripe and two of them have the wider white stripe like the one you have pictured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted September 23, 2012 Share #7 Posted September 23, 2012 Yes, the Robbins strike is a great medal to have in a WW2 collection. I have eight of them in my collection in the DSC presentation cases with the lapel rosette and three of them have the lapel bar also. 6 of them have the thinner white stripe and two of them have the wider white stripe like the one you have pictured. I didn't know you collected US Medals??? :emba0005: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U.S. medal collector Posted September 23, 2012 Share #8 Posted September 23, 2012 I didn't know you collected US Medals??? :emba0005: LOL ! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share #9 Posted September 23, 2012 I have two Robbins DSC's in my collection, and consider them to be the "state of the art" WWII production piece. No collection should be without an example!Good job! :thumbsup: That's one of the things I love about this medal...it's just so well made, and even after all this time, it still looks great I'm proud to have it in my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPage Posted September 26, 2012 Share #10 Posted September 26, 2012 Yes, the Robbins strike is a great medal to have in a WW2 collection. I have eight of them in my collection in the DSC presentation cases with the lapel rosette and three of them have the lapel bar also. 6 of them have the thinner white stripe and two of them have the wider white stripe like the one you have pictured. Did you add the rosettes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siling Posted September 27, 2012 Share #11 Posted September 27, 2012 Hey everyone, I recently went to the local gunshow by me, and I'm happy to say that I've been able to add to my collection a Distinguished Service Cross with the signature Robbins strike black brooch that's in beautiful conditon. I have seen this cross at this gunshow in the past, but the seller had removed it from his table due to his fear/misinterpretation of the Stolen Valor Act. However, with the act being repealed as of June 28th, he felt comfortable enough to display it for sale again, and I jumped at the opportunity. I know that to the more seasoned hands on the forum have amazing items in their collection that they consider to be their stand-out items in both the financial and sentimental aspect; now I can say the same with my latest acquisition. As always, opinions and comments are always welcome Alex Can you show the details of the manufacturer's signature? Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted September 28, 2012 Can you show the details of the manufacturer's signature? Jack Where would I find that on the medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted September 28, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 28, 2012 "Signature" as in distinguishing characteristic, not literally a "signature." The black brooch is a distinguishing characteristic of a Robbins DSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted September 28, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted September 28, 2012 "Signature" as in distinguishing characteristic, not literally a "signature." The black brooch is a distinguishing characteristic of a Robbins DSC. That's what I figured was the stand out characteristic...that's why I got a little confused when siling asked for the signature :think: Thanks for clearing that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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