FrankEaton01 Posted April 9, 2009 Share #76 Posted April 9, 2009 This one's not named or numbered, but I like it because it's the latest production example I've seen with a top bar. Both the pendant and bar are hallmarked by Volupte, Inc., and the box is dated 12/63. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted April 25, 2009 Share #77 Posted April 25, 2009 Ive always been interested in the first style USMC CG medal but always get outbid or find them at shows for alot of money. Im mostly a patch collector but I am branching into the medal field amongst many others. What are realistic prices for the flowowing; Pre WWI USMC CG Medal? WWI USMC CG medal? Interm eriod USMC CG medal? WWII USMC CG medal? Post WWII/pre 2nd style USMC CG medal? I know that enlisment bars add to the value as well as moany other cariables but I'm just looking for a general ballpark figue since I want to add at least one to my collection (hopefully more). Thanks, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted April 25, 2009 Share #78 Posted April 25, 2009 Pre WWI USMC CG Medal?- You will only find these engraved. the Lower the number, the higher the value. Keep in mind that 99% of these named GCs are researchably through the muster rolls, so his service will also add to the value. I'd expect to pay a minimum of $250 for one of these, I'd say a fair estiamted range is 250-400 WWI USMC CG medal?-Named? harder to find, since they stopped issuing named medals for drafted Marines and started issuing medals with Rim Numbers and not named. These are much harder to research, and I'd say a fair estimate for a rim-numbered medal is about 60-80 bucks. again, the lower the number the more valuable Interm eriod USMC CG medal?-Engraved, I'd say $150 on a really good day up to $300 is a fair range estimate WWII USMC CG medal?-Depends on if it's numbered, stamped, and if the number is A or B stamped. These often bring more money than many interim period. I'd say $150-$250 I've gotten lucky so far and haven't paid over $150 for one. that's about my cap, being more of an EGA guy myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted April 25, 2009 Share #79 Posted April 25, 2009 Pre WWI USMC CG Medal?- You will only find these engraved. the Lower the number, the higher the value. Keep in mind that 99% of these named GCs are researchably through the muster rolls, so his service will also add to the value. I'd expect to pay a minimum of $250 for one of these, I'd say a fair estiamted range is 250-400 WWI USMC CG medal?-Named? harder to find, since they stopped issuing named medals for drafted Marines and started issuing medals with Rim Numbers and not named. These are much harder to research, and I'd say a fair estimate for a rim-numbered medal is about 60-80 bucks. again, the lower the number the more valuable Interm eriod USMC CG medal?-Engraved, I'd say $150 on a really good day up to $300 is a fair range estimate WWII USMC CG medal?-Depends on if it's numbered, stamped, and if the number is A or B stamped. These often bring more money than many interim period. I'd say $150-$250 I've gotten lucky so far and haven't paid over $150 for one. that's about my cap, being more of an EGA guy myself Thanks! Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted May 10, 2009 Share #80 Posted May 10, 2009 I have been reading with interest the posts on this topic. I just recently bought my first GCM and when I get it, I will post it. In the meantime, I saw this other one being auctioned on eBay with good pictures that I thought everyone would enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted May 10, 2009 Share #81 Posted May 10, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted May 10, 2009 Share #82 Posted May 10, 2009 saw that, too. seems like the man had his rim-numbered medal privately engraved with his initials...and then reenlisted after his draft time was up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siling Posted December 11, 2009 Share #83 Posted December 11, 2009 But it from collection in far Poland. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted December 12, 2009 Share #84 Posted December 12, 2009 very nice one with an interesting engraving style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobza Posted January 24, 2010 Share #85 Posted January 24, 2010 Hi guys, how old is this medal? What do you think about this? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted January 25, 2010 Share #86 Posted January 25, 2010 it's the post 1956 model without the top bar, still in use today. the case does not belong with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arclight Posted January 25, 2010 Share #87 Posted January 25, 2010 I thought I had seen one similar on ebay lately, was that it? I recall the one I saw like that said "original box." If that's the same, the box is not original, for any issue of that medal. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobza Posted January 25, 2010 Share #88 Posted January 25, 2010 Yes it was on ebay. Thank you for answer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arclight Posted January 26, 2010 Share #89 Posted January 26, 2010 My small contribution to this thread. Both GCM's are engraved, neither rim numbered. and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arclight Posted January 26, 2010 Share #90 Posted January 26, 2010 and one more to a Chosin Marine... reverse stamp impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskjl Posted January 26, 2010 Share #91 Posted January 26, 2010 Here is my contribution: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted February 3, 2010 Share #92 Posted February 3, 2010 some great ones here...nice to see a Korean War one with some research, and I love GCs with awards bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted February 3, 2010 Share #93 Posted February 3, 2010 Here is my Belleau Wood PH group including the recipiant's GCM that I got off the forum not too long ago. It is unnamed and numbered as issued. The group includes a 1942 letter verifying the number! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 20, 2010 Share #94 Posted March 20, 2010 GCM from a group to Leonard A. Booker. He was killed on Tarawa on 20 Nov 1943. The photo was scanned from his service file in St. Louis. Does anyone know the location of his Purple Heart? It's the only medal missing from his group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 21, 2010 Share #95 Posted March 21, 2010 Engraving on a Harris type III medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 21, 2010 Share #96 Posted March 21, 2010 Entry in the service book for the medal to Haggerty shown above. This was scanned from his service file in St. Louis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 21, 2010 Share #97 Posted March 21, 2010 Another slightly later type 3 medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 21, 2010 Share #98 Posted March 21, 2010 Service card for the medal shown above. Note the entry for the Good Conduct Medal at the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 21, 2010 Share #99 Posted March 21, 2010 Another type 3. Richardson was WIA on 12 June 1918 while serving with the 18th Co., 5th Marines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam R Posted March 21, 2010 Share #100 Posted March 21, 2010 A type 4 GCM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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