gunnertwo Posted February 19, 2021 Share #1 Posted February 19, 2021 Filled a long time gap in my collection today. I haven't seen another in all my collecting years and am very happy obtain it. This is the first pattern Navy case for the NMCM. Similar to design of the early PH cases but in a light red color. Pics attached showing what I've been able to gather over the years. The case is a slightly lighter red than the Navy SS, you can see the difference in the comparison pic. The SS is on the right of the last pic. I am missing the early LOM case and have never seen one to know if they were produced. G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuftStalg1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share #2 Posted February 19, 2021 Congrats, those colored Navy and Marine Corps Medal boxes are tough to come by and not cheep when you do! That is one I am still missing as well. I think I like the colored boxes better then the named ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted February 19, 2021 Share #3 Posted February 19, 2021 If that’s the same one - and I suspect it is - I am sure a bunch of us were watching that eBay auction. You dug deep to get it, but that is one gorgeous medal. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan H. Posted February 19, 2021 Share #4 Posted February 19, 2021 Outstanding display of some very desirable medals. Congratulations on the addition! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted February 19, 2021 Share #5 Posted February 19, 2021 Very impressive collection. Thank you for posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted February 19, 2021 Share #6 Posted February 19, 2021 Nice collection ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnertwo Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted February 19, 2021 Many thanks. Years ago I visited Roger Bender when he was working on the revised edition of Call of Duty. Many of the pieces in the first pic are featured in the book. I think my first early case was bought over 40 years ago. Ah, time and money. G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0811gysgt Posted February 20, 2021 Share #8 Posted February 20, 2021 Nice collection of original US Mint contract medals for the Navy & Marine Corps. You just need to add that early blue cased DFC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted February 20, 2021 Share #9 Posted February 20, 2021 A really great collection...congrats! Some really hard to find medals and boxes! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted February 20, 2021 Share #10 Posted February 20, 2021 -Thanks for sharing those with us. Really beautiful collection! It is always a great feeling to find and acquire something we have been searching for. That is much of the "fun" of collecting! BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhcoleterracina Posted February 20, 2021 Share #11 Posted February 20, 2021 Well Well Done! I'm only halfway there and those left to get are near impossible, I didn't even know there was a DFC type, dang it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnertwo Posted February 21, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted February 21, 2021 Yes on the DFC, another "Grail" to chase. I have two versions of the small Navy DFC titled cases and have never seen the untitled one. Can anyone answer on the LOM or show a pic of one? Thanks. G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 21, 2021 Share #13 Posted February 21, 2021 I was a dummy when I was working on my book and didn't at least shoot photos of the cases with my cell phone. For the few unusual ones I ran into (e.g. green AM case, blue-backed DFC case, etc.) I photographed them...but I skipped over photographing the plethora of maroon Silver Star cases, Navy Cross cases, and the other "common" ones. I only photographed one NMCM and it was in the short titled case. I did photograph several LOMs, but nearly all of them were bar-mounted - their boxes were long gone, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpmstr Posted February 21, 2021 Share #14 Posted February 21, 2021 I’ve not seen a LOM colored case, only the short titled type so I’m also interested if they existed or if the award institution and issuance was well enough after the use of the early colored cases that there was no provision for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbUSWM Posted February 21, 2021 Share #15 Posted February 21, 2021 On 2/19/2021 at 12:49 AM, gunnertwo said: Filled a long time gap in my collection today. I haven't seen another in all my collecting years and am very happy obtain it. This is the first pattern Navy case for the NMCM. Similar to design of the early PH cases but in a light red color. Pics attached showing what I've been able to gather over the years. The case is a slightly lighter red than the Navy SS, you can see the difference in the comparison pic. The SS is on the right of the last pic. I am missing the early LOM case and have never seen one to know if they were produced. G2 That is an amazing group of early medals Gunnertwo ... congrats. Everyone on the forum wishes they had the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 21, 2021 Share #16 Posted February 21, 2021 Very nice !!!!! Kurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 21, 2021 Share #17 Posted February 21, 2021 There is an early LOM case that is actual leather covered rather than leatherette. It also has a pad with a smaller hanger. I have never seen an untitled LOM box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 21, 2021 Share #18 Posted February 21, 2021 Early DFC case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted February 21, 2021 Share #19 Posted February 21, 2021 Early leather covered titled LOM box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnertwo Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share #20 Posted February 22, 2021 Thanks Kurt! G2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector .45 Posted February 22, 2021 Share #21 Posted February 22, 2021 Really fantastic collection of early rare medals and cases! Its cool to see what other cases are out there. - Henry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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