Javelin4life Posted June 27, 2019 #326 Posted June 27, 2019 A new acquisition- no ID yet but love combination of foreign decorations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
USMCR79 Posted June 27, 2019 #327 Posted June 27, 2019 That looks like it is from the Cody Wise Militeria Collection. Bill
Javelin4life Posted June 28, 2019 #328 Posted June 28, 2019 That looks like it is from the Cody Wise Militeria Collection. Bill Indeed It Was. I was given an offer I couldnt refuse, and it was half of what he paid when he did a backdoor deal when i was the high bidder when it was actively listed and pulled early.
Javelin4life Posted June 28, 2019 #329 Posted June 28, 2019 This is the largest I have in regards to number of awards on a single bar. I do believe it’s traceable if I can get a list of officers who attended the wedding for which the commemoration medal was awarded, but have not had a chance to narrow down yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
bobgee Posted June 29, 2019 #330 Posted June 29, 2019 Here's a mystery mini group that I acquired attached to a beautiful Japanese-made USMC Colonel's Evening Dress uniform. It has a name but can find no connection to the awards on this rack. Fantasy?
Brig Posted June 29, 2019 #331 Posted June 29, 2019 I think it's churched up, Bob. Looks like a combo of WWII-Korea and later awards...slid right onto the bars. I would expect a stack like this to be properly mounted
bobgee Posted June 29, 2019 #332 Posted June 29, 2019 I think it's churched up, Bob. Looks like a combo of WWII-Korea and later awards...slid right onto the bars. I would expect a stack like this to be properly mounted Actually Tim, it's really professional mount. And the planchets are all very well struck. They are WWII including the Phillipines and Korea - nothing later. Hmmmm - So I wonder about its origins...….??? Bob
Brig Posted June 29, 2019 #333 Posted June 29, 2019 There's no overlap or wrap mounting there, they're all just slid on. APC and Marine Ex have fat suspension loops typical of later pieces. Full size 60s gold V on that LOM. No signs of any battle stars I have never found a set of slide-on USMC minis I liked...while I'm sure it happened, I find it hard to believe someone of such rank as he certainly was wouldn't have paid for the wrap mounting and overlap. It doesn't help that several eBay sellers like to sell unnamed uniforms with display stacks of PX procured awards. Not for me, personally, I think it's a put-together.
Brig Posted November 3, 2019 #335 Posted November 3, 2019 A set that sold on eBay a month or two ago...
Brig Posted November 3, 2019 #336 Posted November 3, 2019 Very interesting USN stack mounted in Canadian/British style for some reason, sold on eBay a couple months back...
CNY Militaria Posted November 3, 2019 #337 Posted November 3, 2019 A set that sold on eBay a month or two ago... Thats a nice Korean medal on the end there!
CNY Militaria Posted November 3, 2019 #338 Posted November 3, 2019 Major General Robert McClure. Theyre kind of a mess but al legit and his!
Brig Posted November 3, 2019 #340 Posted November 3, 2019 Thats a nice Korean medal on the end there! I believe the stack ended around $150-$200
Javelin4life Posted November 3, 2019 #341 Posted November 3, 2019 A set that sold on eBay a month or two ago... Ha, I acquired Both this and other miniature bar you posted- they were too unique for me to pass up on. The WWII-Korean corpsman bar actually has a decent amount of weight to it.
bobgee Posted November 3, 2019 #342 Posted November 3, 2019 Interesting & possibly unique 1920s USMC mini group which belonged to Col. Frank Jacob Schwable who served from 1900 to 1936. He was awarded Philippine Campaign # 437; China Relief #153; Mexico Campaign # 57; WWI Victory AND a Marine Corps Expeditionary RIBBON which are mounted on his mini-medal set. The Expeditionary RIBBON was created and authorized in 1919. It was not until 1929 that the Expeditionary MEDAL was created.Col Schwable's unusual mini group includes a mini ribbon with a "2" device. The only such mini group I've ever seen. It was obtained with his full-size Philippine, Mexico & Victory. There was no full-size Expeditionary medal with the group but since he retired in 1936 it's reasonable to assume he received one. His China Relief # 153 was not with the group. If any member knows its whereabouts I sure would like to hear about it. Semper Fi ! Bobgee
Javelin4life Posted January 7, 2020 #343 Posted January 7, 2020 A fresh buy- a three place miniature bar to a marine who served during WWI. What i really like is that these are made by the British company J R Gaunt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
12A54 Posted January 9, 2020 #344 Posted January 9, 2020 There's no overlap or wrap mounting there, they're all just slid on. APC and Marine Ex have fat suspension loops typical of later pieces. Full size 60s gold V on that LOM. No signs of any battle stars I have never found a set of slide-on USMC minis I liked...while I'm sure it happened, I find it hard to believe someone of such rank as he certainly was wouldn't have paid for the wrap mounting and overlap. It doesn't help that several eBay sellers like to sell unnamed uniforms with display stacks of PX procured awards. Not for me, personally, I think it's a put-together. I dont recall those slide on mounts for miniature medals even available until fairly recently - like since the 90s or even later. (Ribbons, yes, but not medals.)
Lano Posted January 24, 2020 #345 Posted January 24, 2020 Been awhile since posting anything, so I thought it was time. This is a piece that was acquired online a number of years back. Unknown recipient but definitely has ties with the great state of New York. I'm hoping it to be WW! era but only speculating. Any enlightening info is always appreciated. Happy collecting!
TheMariner Posted January 30, 2020 #346 Posted January 30, 2020 Been awhile since posting anything, so I thought it was time. This is a piece that was acquired online a number of years back. Unknown recipient but definitely has ties with the great state of New York. I'm hoping it to be WW! era but only speculating. Any enlightening info is always appreciated. Happy collecting! Great set of mini's Lano, your set I believe would date to the late 20s or 30s period. Still a very nice little bar those NYNG mini bars are tough to find and bring a nice premium when sold! Thanks for sharing!
Lano Posted February 23, 2020 #347 Posted February 23, 2020 Thanks for your input MrMariner. Here's another New York veteran set. Can't recall when or where I acquired it but proud to have it in my collection.
easterneagle87 Posted February 23, 2020 #349 Posted February 23, 2020 Here is my contribution, mine. This was taken at my buddy's retirement ceremony. We went through Avn OBC together and still friends over 20 years later. They're not mounted properly and it's something I want to get done down the road. But I / we still looked good!
4STARCHRIS Posted April 20, 2020 #350 Posted April 20, 2020 Some of these are from named groups. Some of these are very hard to find. 4starchris
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now