Sweazy21 Posted May 12, 2020 Share #351 Posted May 12, 2020 Received this today, early 1930s usmc brevet mini medal believed to be made by Gemsco  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYONSJ9 Posted July 16, 2020 Share #352 Posted July 16, 2020 Original Minis on the Mess Dress Uniform of Major General (Dr.) Howard Unger.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted July 16, 2020 Share #353 Posted July 16, 2020 A recent acquisition from a few months ago- beautifully mounted and shows quite a breadth of service. I have been told this may be attributable but the potential ID dictates further research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYONSJ9 Posted July 16, 2020 Share #354 Posted July 16, 2020 A recent acquisition from a few months ago- beautifully mounted and shows quite a breadth of service. I have been told this may be attributable but the potential ID dictates further research. Love those Alex! One of the coolest mini groups I’ve seen!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted July 17, 2020 Share #355 Posted July 17, 2020 I have an odd rack here, the medallions are not on the correct ribbons it appears and a few of the ribbons I am unable to identify? Next question is the opposite side of the medallions are odd as well, art least to me. Any help with ID would be appreciated, the National Defense. Occupation and Pacific theater I obviously am familiar with but not the others. Thanks, Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted July 17, 2020 Share #356 Posted July 17, 2020 foreign made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olivedrab1970 Posted July 17, 2020 Share #357 Posted July 17, 2020 I was kinda thinking that earlier, was hoping someone would chime in that is familiar with these.. Robin- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted August 11, 2020 Share #358 Posted August 11, 2020 Here is my updated bar. My previous post in this thread was nine years ago. A few changes since then. 30 years and running! I am very proud and honored. For my branch, the MSM is a Command Master Chief / O6 Commanding Officer level award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted August 11, 2020 Share #359 Posted August 11, 2020 Congrats. Great lookin set 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted August 12, 2020 Share #360 Posted August 12, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 2:48 PM, 4STARCHRIS said: Congrats. Great lookin set 4starchris Thanks Chris. That's 30 years worth so far. Another 14 planned, although I don't think there are many additional new medals that can be added. It's been a fun career. I absolutely love the work and ability to contribute to the bigger picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Leonard Posted August 28, 2020 Share #361 Posted August 28, 2020 Here is a set. The Navy Cross is interesting in that in the full size set it is one of those Black Widow types, so I presume the miniature is some sort of replacement only because I've seen miniature Navy Crosses of the Black Widow variety issued to individuals of the same era for the same action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted August 28, 2020 Share #362 Posted August 28, 2020 Here is one I saw posted on Letgo a couple of years back. I tried to make contact with them, but it was all crickets. I think it was out of the Vegas area. Did anyone grab these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpmstr Posted August 28, 2020 Share #363 Posted August 28, 2020 My newest. Humble not as sexy as the above sets but it’s scarce enough as a mini that I took the opportunity to grab it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wartimecollectables.com Posted September 6, 2020 Share #364 Posted September 6, 2020 Dewey group with mounted mini set.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYONSJ9 Posted September 23, 2020 Share #365 Posted September 23, 2020 The grouping of Captain Herbert H. Michael: 1904 graduate of the US Naval Academy (classmate of Admiral Bull Halsey), veteran of Cuban Pacification, the Conflict in Mexico, WWI, and recipient of the US Navy’s second highest award for valor: the Navy Cross.Captain Michael served as Commanding Officer of the Tucker class Destroyer USS Conyngham during WWI, which saw heavy action during the Great War’s Battle of the Atlantic. Conyngham was involved in numerous rescue operations of shipwreck survivors that had been victims of German U-Boats, and assisted in the attacks of several U-Boats during the course of her career. Most notably was the case of U-62.Conyngham was escorting a convoy of merchant vessels when suddenly a German U-Boat’s periscope (U-62) became visible in the middle of the group. Immediately, Captain Michael ordered the Destroyer to attack the now submerged submarine with her depth charges. After a short while,oil and debris welled up to the surface from where the submarine had dived, leading Michael and his crew to believe they’d had a kill. The US fleet and British Admiralty commended Michael for his bravery in pressing the attack on this submarine, and awarded Conyngham a “probable” kill. Unfortunately though, it was later discovered that U-62 (though severely damaged) had survived the encounter to fight another day.At the conclusion of the Great War, for his excellent leadership skills and unwavering bravery throughout the Atlantic campaign, Captain Michael was awarded the Navy Cross and the Commander grade to the French Legion of Honor. His Navy Cross citation reads:“The President of the United States takes pleasure in Awarding the Navy Cross to Herbert H. Michael for distinguished service in his line of profession as Commanding Officer of USS Conyngham, engaged in the important, exacting, and hazardous duty of patrolling the waters infested with enemy submarines and mines, in escorting and protecting vitally important convoys of troops and supplies through these waters, in offensive and defensive action, vigorously and unremittingly prosecuted against all forms of enemy naval activity during the Great European War”Captain Michael would continue to serve in the US Navy until retiring in 1939 as Commanding Officer of the US Naval Training Station in Norfolk Virginia. He would later pass away in 1948.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted January 29, 2021 Share #366 Posted January 29, 2021 I love your group. Now that I see your dark navy cross do they make a "black widow"mini? Here are three of my navy cross group. They all have different navy crosses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted January 29, 2021 Share #367 Posted January 29, 2021 Sorry th last one is upside down. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted January 29, 2021 Share #368 Posted January 29, 2021 What minis are these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFloyd Posted January 29, 2021 Share #369 Posted January 29, 2021 1. Military Order of the World War 2. National Sojourners 3. Heroes of '76 (a subset of National Sojourners) 4. Disabled American Veterans 5. Veterans of Foreign Wars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted January 29, 2021 Share #370 Posted January 29, 2021 Thank you Jeff. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYONSJ9 Posted January 29, 2021 Share #371 Posted January 29, 2021 I love your group. Now that I see your dark navy cross do they make a "black widow"mini? Here are three of my navy cross group. They all have different navy crosses. Thank you Chris!Those groups are incredible! Especially the DSO/Navy Cross Bar! What are the details on them? Also, I think they did make Black Widow minis, but early on during the war along with the full sized. Mine is probably from around ‘38, so it’s not truly a Black Widow, but still looks pretty cool. -Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medalman90 Posted February 3, 2021 Share #372 Posted February 3, 2021 This miniature Defense Department Meritorious Civilian Service Award was awarded to Frank A. Bartimo, a distinguished attorney and former naval officer. At the time the medal was awarded, Frank was serving on the Secretary of Defense’s General Counsel. His citation reads in part; “Mr. Bartimo has been of invaluable assistance in resolving some of the most complex problems confronting this office. Particularly commendable has been his work in connection with highly sensitive and classified areas involving intelligence, espionage, and counter espionage; the preparation of legislation medical and dental care for department military personnel, and the industrial security program.” It continues to read: “...Also his participation in the NATO Security Counsel and the International Police Organization. Mr. Bartimo has consistently demonstrated great initiative, imagination, courage, and devotion to duty and respect for individual rights...” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted February 8, 2021 Share #373 Posted February 8, 2021 I picked this lot up on eBay a few months ago. The seller had all three items listed separately, but I managed to keep them together. Unfortunately, they didn't have any information on the veteran. Judging by the lack of a Good Conduct Medal, I'm guessing they were a doctor, chaplain, or a Seabee officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted February 9, 2021 Share #374 Posted February 9, 2021 Sorry for the delay in reply. The British DSO George VI 1938-1948 . 1914-1915 Star, WWI British War Medal, WWI WWI Victory Medal 1939-1945 Star-Air Crew Germany Bar, WWII Atlantic Star 1939-1945, WWII Pacific Star 1941-1945, WWII Defense Medal 1945, WWII War Medal 1939-1945 King George V Silver Jubilee Medal USA- Navy Cross, 1945 Only 19 WWII USA Navy Crosses were awarded. Only 3 to Australians. Only John Malet Armstrong also awarded a DSO. The closet I was able to ID this set was John Malet Armstrong. These are all original medals to the mount and the way I received them. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin4life Posted February 9, 2021 Share #375 Posted February 9, 2021 Original Spink made miniature bar attributed to Brigadier General Edward Earnshaw Eden Cass, 2nd Battalion, Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, mounted as worn and as i originally acquired them. Brigadier Cass earned his DSO and MC in April 1917. After being wounded, he returned to his unit and helped with the recapture of the town of Herleville and advancing towards the Hindenburg line. During WWII, Brig. Cass earned a bar to his DSO for personally leading a bayonet charge during the battle of Kvam in April 1940. During DDay, he took command of the 8th (assault) Brigade and personally lead the first wave charge on Sword Beach. For his actions, Brig. Casswas personally awarded the Silvef Star by General Omar Bradley. Awards from left to right: Commander Military Order of the British Empire, Distinguished Service Order (gold) with 1st Bar, Military Cross,1914-18 War Medal, WWI Victory Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches (MID) leaf, 39-45 Star, Africa Star with bar, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defense Medal, 39-45 War medal with MID, General Service Medal with Palestine bar, American Silver Star. Note that gap was for his 1936 shooting award medal, which was not mounted for reasons unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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