kanemono Posted February 9, 2016 Share #26 Posted February 9, 2016 Here is an original VC with the proper engraving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted February 9, 2016 Share #27 Posted February 9, 2016 Looks like an American Emblems contract medal from 1933. It's not a BBB contract medal. .... Kurt You re 100 % correct. AE it is. The green leaves in Washingtons coat of arms gives it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share #28 Posted February 9, 2016 Kurt, Thank you for clarifying. I was confused about the discussion regarding the medals. However, is there are way to prove this was 100% done by the veteran or is this just how it appears? ...Kat Kat- Given that the Purple Heart, the Victoria Cross, and the Military Merit medal are all "jeweler" engraved to the same guy, and the dog tags match, not to mention the same wear/age to the medals, makes me assume that they were done by someone previous to the seller who was attempting to be something he wasn't. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #29 Posted February 9, 2016 Kat- Given that the Purple Heart, the Victoria Cross, and the Military Merit medal are all "jeweler" engraved to the same guy, and the dog tags match, not to mention the same wear/age to the medals, makes me assume that they were done by someone previous to the seller who was attempting to be something he wasn't. Dave Correct. It was someone previous to the current seller but we don't know exactly WHO it was. It could have been the veteran or it could have been someone else entirely. ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted February 9, 2016 Share #30 Posted February 9, 2016 Here is an original VC with the proper engraving. Beautiful medal. Thank you for posting....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 9, 2016 Share #31 Posted February 9, 2016 I don't have one of the old Studley catalogs. It would be interesting if he had these listed for sale. Here is what they look like: Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted February 9, 2016 Share #32 Posted February 9, 2016 From George's very own stock. ..http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/245308-george-w-studleys-world-of-medals-and-accessories-1943/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 9, 2016 Share #33 Posted February 9, 2016 Looks like he did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 9, 2016 Share #34 Posted February 9, 2016 Thanks for posting the link to the whole catalog Robert. I didn't know that was already on the forum! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted February 9, 2016 Share #35 Posted February 9, 2016 No problem Kurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted February 9, 2016 Share #36 Posted February 9, 2016 Kat- Given that the Purple Heart, the Victoria Cross, and the Military Merit medal are all "jeweler" engraved to the same guy, and the dog tags match, not to mention the same wear/age to the medals, makes me assume that they were done by someone previous to the seller who was attempting to be something he wasn't. Dave Exactly. W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted February 9, 2016 Share #37 Posted February 9, 2016 I was told by George Pradarits that George Studley's father-in-law worked at the Philadelphia Mint in charge of engraving and replacement medals. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flytiger Posted February 11, 2016 Share #38 Posted February 11, 2016 Having at one time owned an original ( 1857 era) VC I can say this is all rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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