posse Posted December 27, 2014 Share #1 Posted December 27, 2014 Miniature medal grouping of 1st LT. Andrew M. Lucas. Entered service in May 1908. He did service on the US-Mexico border prior to shipping out to Europe for WW1. Fought with the 143rd Machine Gun Battalion in the European theatre of WW1. He was a salesman in California (San Diego) in civil life, born in 1888. Group consists out of the Mexican Border Service Medal, Allied Victory Medal and the French Croix de Guerre with palm leaf. The unit award of the Croix de guerre with palm was issued to military units whose men performed heroic deeds in combat and were subsequently recognized by headquarters. rgds Bart P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excoelis1 Posted December 27, 2014 Share #2 Posted December 27, 2014 Very nice mini medal group acquisition with the paperwork. Well done Bart. Cheers Pierre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posse Posted December 27, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted December 27, 2014 Thanks mate! I'm quite fond of it! grts from Belgium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted December 27, 2014 Share #4 Posted December 27, 2014 IT is a top notch set. The fact he had mounted miniatures indicates he wore them in civilian life with a lot of pride. It is interesting that it was mounted in the British Parade method, one that is not authorized in the states. I actually prefer this style of mounting, aesthetically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posse Posted December 29, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted December 29, 2014 You did notice that well, Paul. The type is typical British style and the needle at the back is most certainly British made. rgds Bart P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted December 29, 2014 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2014 This British parade style is called ' Court style' mounting and is done with miniatures and full size medals. It is a very nice way of mounting medals. The other British style is 'Swing style' which is hanging straight and from a large brooch. Regards Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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