dskjl Posted January 22, 2019 This was in Jack's Son's collection and is now in mine. The Sampson box was lost over time but the rest is all here. Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted January 22, 2019 Daniel Duncan was also a Navy Cross Recipient. Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KASTAUFFER Posted January 22, 2019 Nice group. Love those multi bar Sampsons. Kurt !!!! WANTED !!!! WWII Prisoner of War items : Medals, Mail, Diaries, Photos, Documents, Scrapbooks + More WWII Naval Aviation Groupings : Medals, Documents, Scrapbooks, Photos, Flight Logs, Flight Jackets + More Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarbridge Posted January 22, 2019 Great addition... Always Buying...Medals...Patches...Wings... Singles or Groups...Top Cash Paid!!! My Website...http://www.purpleheartsnorthcarolina.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted January 23, 2019 Great addition... Thanks, i have a period Navy Cross, should i add it (and note it) or leave it alone? Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wake1941 Posted January 23, 2019 I think it would be appropriate given this mans extraordinary service, but as you say note it Check out my eBay page, I sell military insignia and just about anything else I come acrossLink: https://www.ebay.com/sch/fitzkeemilitaria/m.html?item=223497878518&hash=item340982fbf6%3Ag%3ASs4AAOSw-llcxhqe&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Please check out my web page as well for more items for sale https://fitzkeemilitaria.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted January 23, 2019 I think it would be appropriate given this mans extraordinary service, but as you say note it Thanks, How is is this? Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wake1941 Posted January 23, 2019 Looks fantastic, a truly rare medal group. A pleasure to see Check out my eBay page, I sell military insignia and just about anything else I come acrossLink: https://www.ebay.com/sch/fitzkeemilitaria/m.html?item=223497878518&hash=item340982fbf6%3Ag%3ASs4AAOSw-llcxhqe&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562 Please check out my web page as well for more items for sale https://fitzkeemilitaria.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam R Posted January 29, 2019 This is the carbon copy of the transmittal letter for the West Indies medal. (Note that the Navy considered the West Indies and Spanish Campaign Medal as one in the same and referred to both as the "Spanish Campaign Badge".) This carbon copy is part of National Archives Record Group 24 in Washington, DC. www.oldUSmedals.com and adammedals.weebly.com Life member - Orders and Medals Society of America Member - Southern California Orders and Medals Society Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted January 29, 2019 This is the carbon copy of the transmittal letter for the West Indies medal. (Note that the Navy considered the West Indies and Spanish Campaign Medal as one in the same and referred to both as the "Spanish Campaign Badge".) This carbon copy is part of National Archives Record Group 24 in Washington, DC. Thank you for the addition and information. Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam R Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks, How is is this? IMG_0118.jpg Use caution when using a felt lined case for long term storage. I once had a pristine WWII Navy Cross stored in a small felt lined case and after a year the gilt finish on the reverse was gone! The obverse was still perfect but the reverse was stripped to bare metal. www.oldUSmedals.com and adammedals.weebly.com Life member - Orders and Medals Society of America Member - Southern California Orders and Medals Society Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted January 29, 2019 Use caution when using a felt lined case for long term storage. I once had a pristine WWII Navy Cross stored in a small felt lined case and after a year the gilt finish on the reverse was gone! The obverse was still perfect but the reverse was stripped to bare metal. Yikes, thank you for the tip, i will look for some acid free cloth for backing. Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted February 7, 2019 Research docs have been recovered, super happy to have it all together again. Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratasfan Posted February 8, 2019 It will be that 1.) the felt is rough and 2.) normal felt is made from recycled soda bottles. So all the junk in the plastic as well as the roughness of the fibres will be rubbing on the medal. If you have JoAnn Fabric stores . . . go and ask for their wool/rayon felt. It is $10-13 a yard, but way better. Bring it home and soak it in soapy water until the soap suds remain in the bowl after five minutes (that gets the formaldehyde off the fabric (as formaldehyde is what sizing is on any fabric). DON'T agitate it or put it in the dryer! Let it hang dry in your house somewhere, and then iron it by using a medium iron with a cotton/ or linen towel or cloth in between the felt and the iron. You can spray the towel, and the dampness helps get big wrinkles out). The wool/rayon will be much better on the medals and metal finishes! If you ever want a custom hand-embroidered (no machine) patch, I'm open to commissions! Pay or trade!***********************For an idea of my military collecting interests and wish list, see my profile page!Looking for Old-Style US Coast Guard Commendation Medal (w/ or w/o ribbon)! Oh, tarry and be strong; Tell God in prayer. What is thy hidden grief; Thy secret care. Yet, if no answer come; Pray on and wait: God's time is always best; Never too late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blacksmith Posted February 8, 2019 I would recommend natural cotton muslin, also available at most craft / fabric stores. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dskjl Posted March 13, 2019 This group will be listed for sale shortly. Always looking for uniquely marked helmets, WWI and WWII American Field Service items, WWII and earlier USMC items and named or numbered medals and medal groups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
