dpast32 Posted February 27, 2019 Share #26 Posted February 27, 2019 Hello Guys, Seeing that's this particular Post has gotten more than a few replies, I've decided to re-post my previous USMF Post from back in December 2018. I Honestly thought that I'd have received a few more replies than actually did, but apparently, due to this American Legion Award being quite uncommon that didn't happen ? Well, perhaps we'll try again ? Below, is my recent USMF Post, in it's entirety. If anyone has ANY knowledge, information, and or thoughts concerning this very uncommon decoration, I will absolutely love to hear from them. I've pretty much exhausted all my research sources, & or options related to both the award, & to the medal's recipient. I looked into ALL the more obvious sources, & although they were all fairly helpful, none could elaborate much more than what data I've already learned. Sooooo, I'll be truly appreciative for ANY input concerning either this award, & or it's recipient. THANK YOU !!! RE: >>> Please See Post Below; Hello Gent's, I'm attempting to establish a 'ballpark ' value on what appears to be an extremely uncommon decoration. This is a piece Group that recently posted about here on the USMF. It's named to Captain Julius B. RAMM, of Newton Center, Massachusetts. He began his U.S. Military service with 2 tours in the Philippines with the 21st Infantry Regiment, & finished during WW1 with the 310th Guard & Fire Company. Throughout his life was totally dedicated to Veteran's affairs, & was an early member of the American Legion. His 1939 OBITUARY states that he served in the U.S. Balloon Corps during WW1, but I've yet to confirm that fact. I'm certain there's additional medals of his 'out there's somewhere, but my Group only consists of the following medals; 1) American Legion, 'Distinguished Service Medal' officially named on Reverse to: No. 2, 1932, Julius B. Ramm, Chairman, Mem. Bldg. Comm.' ( END ) 2) 'Military Order of the World War ', mk'd 177 on Reverse, very early issue. 3) U.S. WW1 'Victory Medal', w/o clasp, probably indicating he served in CONUS during thev war. ( END of Group ) From what I've been able to learn, the Legion D.S.M. is an extremely uncommon decoration. If you check their online recipient list, you'll see that it reads like a who's who. I'm the early 1930's when Ramm's was awarded, the Legion appears to have presented their FAN's at the state & local levels, not national as became the last policy. ( This all comes from the Legion Historian / librarian. ) I purchased this some years ago, as I thought Ramm was from Rhode Island. Well, I was wrong, he's from Mass. So, it must go, although I'd like to solicit some advice as to it's value ? Soooo, ANY advice, input, & or comments will be deeply appreciated. If anyone here is interested in it, please let me know & we'll talk. THANKS P.S.: Here's the LINK to my previous USMF Post; http://www.usmilitar...w1-era-officer/ Best, dpast32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted February 28, 2019 Share #27 Posted February 28, 2019 Dom, Your link appears to be broken and simply loops back to this page. You might try again or cut and paste your original question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted February 28, 2019 Share #28 Posted February 28, 2019 THANKS Sarge, For the heads up, I appreciate it ! OK, Let's try this LINK; http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/319810-anyone-ever-come-across-this-ww1-era-officer/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted March 1, 2019 Share #29 Posted March 1, 2019 THANKS Sarge, For the heads up, I appreciate it ! OK, Let's try this LINK; http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/319810-anyone-ever-come-across-this-ww1-era-officer/ That link works fine. Hopefully you will get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Government Issue Posted March 2, 2019 Share #30 Posted March 2, 2019 What a wonderful thread! American Legion ephemera and paraphernalia is really interesting. The organization has a pretty rich history and can be collectible in it's own unique way. The quality of the pieces and publications they made is pretty outstanding. I hope to see more, and I'll be looking to see if I can find anything myself. I've been to an older building downtown that used to be an American Legion Hall back in the day. While it's no longer operating or affiliated as such, the marble floor still bears the logo if you know where to look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share #31 Posted March 13, 2019 Thanks to all who have looked and added to this thread! Hope for more! PVON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoeonthego Posted March 15, 2019 Share #32 Posted March 15, 2019 I had posted my grandfather's hat and brassard Post 61 Gildford Montana my question is in what context the brassard was used. He died 1967. Also read Post 61 John B Goodman for my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MT247 Posted March 16, 2019 Share #33 Posted March 16, 2019 These are a couple hats I have posted over in the for sale section but fit into this thread. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #34 Posted March 18, 2019 I have much more to show! Keep watching! PVON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #35 Posted March 18, 2019 adding Some PA stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PVON Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #37 Posted March 18, 2019 still more More in morning! many that are in book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PVON Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #40 Posted March 18, 2019 Not sure why pic is sideways! I checked and preview shows ok but!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PVON Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #43 Posted March 18, 2019 pic3 Blue ribbons are 40 and 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share #44 Posted March 18, 2019 American Legion going to be 100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share #45 Posted April 4, 2019 Hello collectors! Anyone get any thing else to show? I got a1928! PVON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc271 Posted April 21, 2019 Share #46 Posted April 21, 2019 I have some medals to show, but I can’t post, site says file is too big.. if I email it to ya can you post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share #47 Posted April 21, 2019 Hello Sounds like you need pic resize! send to [email protected] And I'll see what I can do! PVON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share #48 Posted April 21, 2019 Ok lets see if this works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc271 Posted April 21, 2019 Share #49 Posted April 21, 2019 The VFW medals posted nicely, opefully the American legion ones will also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVON Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share #50 Posted April 22, 2019 Hello I only recieved 1 pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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