Last chance before the dump...Collectors saving American Heritage one group at a time

[ajbUSWM]

Great work as always Robert.

[tarbridge]

Its interesting he is wearing the Purple Heart ribbon in the portrait. That means it was painted after 1932.

 

Kurt

He spent a lot of overseas time after WWI....Philippines ...China...etc. Retired 30 November 1934 .

[tarbridge]

Dressing the group up for display...

 

 

[dhcoleterracina]

Great group, I hope you're coming to Pomona again (?)

[KASTAUFFER]

He spent a lot of overseas time after WWI....Philippines ...China...etc. Retired 30 November 1934 .

That makes sense. That means it was painted towards the end of his career.

 

Kurt

[tarbridge]

Great group, I hope you're coming to Pomona again (?)

Hi Dex...I had some unexpected issues that have sidetracked the trip, maybe next time.

[dskjl]

Great save, it's amazing what folks toss, the dump and smelters are a collectors worst enemies.

[JimD]

Great group Robert. Thank you for saving it for future generations.

[bobgee]

Great group. Great save, Robert. And it truly reflects what often happens to decorations as the extended family loses interest and knowledge about their kinfolk. Bob

[suwanneetrader]

Maybe ?? Your Congressman will realize the good thing historically you have done and he will convince a few legislative friends. Richard

[ROY222]

Thanks for sharing this.

This was a save. Anyone but a collector/historian would have tossed this.

 

Did you find the DSC or was that one you had?

 

I was thinking that it could be lodged in the frame when I first saw it.

[tarbridge]

Thanks for sharing this.

This was a save. Anyone but a collector/historian would have tossed this.

 

Did you find the DSC or was that one you had?

 

I was thinking that it could be lodged in the frame when I first saw it.

I added the WWI DSC that is numbered but not traceable...nothing in the crevices but mice droppings and roach skeletons.

[Pete-o MSU]

Great save. Thanks for preserving the group for others to see.

 

Pete

[tarbridge]

Well...my guy came thru...he went back and dug the the years of trash and clutter...and lots of mice droppings.All that work paid off..he located the DSC...it is now back together

[tarbridge]

[Dirk]

Congrats Robert! Fantastic that he was able to find the DSC to complete the group...no doubt you have shared this story with your Congressmen of how collectors save, not dishonor these soldiers.

 

And that portrait is indeed outstanding!

[Pete-o MSU]

Amazing! Glad you were able to rescue this group!!

[tarbridge]

Congrats Robert! Fantastic that he was able to find the DSC to complete the group...no doubt you have shared this story with your Congressmen of how collectors save, not dishonor these soldiers.

 

And that portrait is indeed outstanding!

Thanks Dirk...we spent an hour in conversation and I hope it helps.

[doinworkinvans]

Wow. Rob I am speechless bud. What an incredible save. This should be front page but you'll never hear stories like this unfortunately. Thank you for all you do.

[Dirk]

An hour of a congressmans time shows interest imho.....just showing that picture of the medals, tattered ribbon fragments in an old chipped frame tells the story of why collectors are needed to preserve and honor these men

[kanemono]

Great save Robert. It is amazing that you were able to find the original DSC.

[Medalman90]

Fantastic Rob! Another valiant American legacy saved from the dump.

 

 

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[bobgee]

Outstanding, Robert!

[Old Marine]

Well Done Robert!

[KASTAUFFER]

Persistence pays. Nice job Robert!

 

Kurt