kanemono Posted August 4, 2017 Share #26 Posted August 4, 2017 CONGRATULATIONS! That is one of the best groups I have ever seen. If you sell all of your other medals and keep just that group you will still have a great collection. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share #27 Posted August 4, 2017 Thanks again, everyone! I truly do appreciate the kind words. As far as the seller was concerned, he priced the group fairly in his opinion, and was actually surprised it sold as quickly as it did. He deals in militaria and this was not in his area of expertise. He seems to be a really honest and fair seller, and I wouldn't hesitate to buy from him again. Here are some photos I took of the group last night. They're scaled way down from the originals, but you get the drift... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted August 4, 2017 A photo of the reverse... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share #29 Posted August 4, 2017 A closeup of the engraving on the SMS... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted August 4, 2017 I'm still working on photographing the rim engravings on the medals, but to be honest, I'm neither good at it, nor do I like doing it, so as a result...here goes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted August 4, 2017 Share #31 Posted August 4, 2017 Okay...you get another..."WOW!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-o MSU Posted August 4, 2017 Share #32 Posted August 4, 2017 I didn't even catch that the WWI victory is rim engraved also...wow...thanks for posting more photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 4, 2017 Author Share #33 Posted August 4, 2017 I didn't even catch that the WWI victory is rim engraved also...wow...thanks for posting more photos Yep...and it's pretty cool that it's named to him at Bethlehem Shipbuilding. I've never seen another one named to a shore-based, civilian-run, entity before. Part of the reason the rim engraving is so hard to photograph is that on several of them, it goes all the way up to the hanging ring on either side! In my opinion, the engraved campaign medals alone are well worthy of their own time in the spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted August 4, 2017 Share #34 Posted August 4, 2017 WOW! WOW! Your photos are great. Again, CONGRATS! Great Navy group to a Great Navy collector. The Chief would be happy to know his medals are in good hands! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuftStalg1 Posted August 4, 2017 Share #35 Posted August 4, 2017 homina....homina....homina Now that is a grouping to envy. Great score Dave! And he probobly made good money on it even at that bargain basement price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary B Posted August 4, 2017 Share #36 Posted August 4, 2017 Dave, Congratulations on a wonderfully rare purchase for your collection. The medals are in mint condition to boot! Gary B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FFZFlyer Posted August 4, 2017 Share #37 Posted August 4, 2017 Dammit!!!! Now I'll be spending even more time trolling the nether regions of e-bay. Dammit!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaigun Shosa Posted August 4, 2017 Share #38 Posted August 4, 2017 Dave you lucky SOB! What a score! Bravo Zulu man! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted August 5, 2017 Share #39 Posted August 5, 2017 Just wow...... A really great group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Nier Posted August 6, 2017 Share #40 Posted August 6, 2017 Dave: A truly exquisite, super-rare, & complete SAW group. Many Sampson groups are missing one or more campaigns, One question for you. Which campaigns are #1074 and #609?? Warmest congratulations, Tom Nier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twillie2 Posted September 1, 2017 Share #41 Posted September 1, 2017 Wow! That is a really nice grouping..I just love the history behind them! Those guys aboard USS Ericsson had some stones. God Bless them. Thanks for showing the medals. Twillie2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsey2001 Posted November 23, 2020 Share #42 Posted November 23, 2020 I am glad that these will live on the the history of one of the greatest buys ever. As the seller I am glad that these are appreciated. And yes at the time I had no clue! Congratulations (sincerely). This is my first post in the USMF. -George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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