Is this medal naming correct? Post your engraving questions here!

[Snafu44]

18 hours ago, unclegrumpy said:

 

Jetlady...

 

You should try messaging Snafu44 to see if he bought these two medals.  

 

If you notice KASTAUFFER's comments, he mentions the engraving on these medals dates them to well after WW II....likely into the late 1960's to 1970's.  The "pin" on the Silver Star is also from this same era.

 

That said, your father or a family member probably received these in the 1960's to 1970's.  So they were "his", but not the ones he was originally given during or right after WW II.  This effects the value to collectors, but not to you, because these replacements are likely the medals you remember your father had.  

 

This is important, because we would like to see you get these back, but not have to pay too much for them.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello,
Unfortunately I was not able to buy the medals. The medals were on sale on the liveauctioneers auction site. I'm sending you the link to the auction summary.
I hope you'll be able to get your father's medals back.

 

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/166235304_wwii-us-army-named-silver-star-and-purple-heart

[BrightonIrish]

Hello all,

 

My first post on here so be gentle with me!

 

I am more familiar with British medals but also want to learn more about US and other countries.

 

With this in mind I was wondering what the experts here thought about this Silver Star and the engraving to rear. Is this officially engraved? Or perhaps more likely privately engraved? Or is it spurious and to be avoided and if so why?

 

Cheers

 

Bazza

[KASTAUFFER]

Is that his document in the background? Whats the date of issue? 

[BrightonIrish]

19 hours ago, KASTAUFFER said:

Is that his document in the background? Whats the date of issue? 

No.... that a certificate for the Commendation Medal..... any thoughts on the engraving?

[BrightonIrish]

Just now, BrightonIrish said:

No.... that a certificate for the Commendation Medal..... any thoughts on the engraving?

He served in the Korean war if that helps.....

[KASTAUFFER]

The engraving looks more modern to me than 1950s or 60s.

[BrightonIrish]

That's interesting. So most likely privately engraved or potentially added to increase value....

[unclegrumpy]

31 minutes ago, BrightonIrish said:

That's interesting. So most likely privately engraved or potentially added to increase value....

 

No, what Kastuffer is saying is it looks like a US Government reissue or replacement medal from sometime after the 1960's.  I am sure he will weigh in, but maybe the 1980's, 1990's or maybe even newer.  

[BrightonIrish]

Thanks to those who have replied so far, it's appreciated.

 

The group also consists of the PH...see image attached.

 

I'm interested in this group but if its not what it's claimed to be I will avoid.

 

Sorry about the poor image for the front of the PH but it's the only one available.

 

The engraving style and type is a potential red flag hence my original question on learning more about this. All the previous posts in this thread have been very useful to learn from but any help on these two medals is appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

Baz

[Mike Kasper]

Are these engravings officially made on this Air Medal and DFC? Thanks in advance!

 

 

[KASTAUFFER]

15 hours ago, Mike Kasper said:

Are these engravings officially made on this Air Medal and DFC? Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

100% correct

[S1991]

16 hours ago, Mike Kasper said:

Are these engravings officially made on this Air Medal and DFC? Thanks in advance!

 

 

Like Kurt said, 100% correct. Was following the listing myself. What happened with it? Disappeared out of nowhere...

 

Was a nice group!

[starrynights]

Hello everyone. Are the engravings on this LOM DSM pair official?

The medal themselves seems to be authentic and there appears to be an official citation that comes with them, but the engraving seems off to me. The DSM medal was supposed to be awarded 1946, so I understand it might not have the slanted format with the flourishes. Though I remember reading somewhere before official period engraving wouldn't have a serif font which these appear to have. 

Thanks in advance!

[Dave]

The Parmley medals look like great private engraving. I would be happy to own these. 

[Spartan19]

8 hours ago, starrynights said:

Hello everyone. Are the engravings on this LOM DSM pair official?

The medal themselves seems to be authentic and there appears to be an official citation that comes with them, but the engraving seems off to me. The DSM medal was supposed to be awarded 1946, so I understand it might not have the slanted format with the flourishes. Though I remember reading somewhere before official period engraving wouldn't have a serif font which these appear to have. 

Thanks in advance!

I personally don't see anything wrong with the engravings on either Medal. There were several different engraving styles both during and after the war.

[BeansEnHay]

Hello,

here is one I found on the way home from the Pomona collector’s show this past weekend. I feel pretty certain it’s the real deal, but haven’t  seen many with this engraving style (late war casualty stamped)

Gordon J. Smith was a 2LT  and B-25 pilot with the 38th Bomb Group, and on 26 July 1945 was on a mission to attack Japanese shipping at Kyushu, Japan.  He was from Omak, Washington.

 

 

 

 

[decwriter]

It looks good according to the Purple Heart book, Sacrifice Remembered, by David A. Schwind, pages 531-532.

 

 

 

[BeansEnHay]

I concur.

thank you

Rob

[KASTAUFFER]

Engraving looks fine to me too. The white box is also a good sign. I think I saw this one at the show too. 

 

Kurt

[BeansEnHay]

Kurt,

thanks, I walked away from the show with a good lead, but empty handed medal or militaria wise.  I found this on the way home when we made a pit stop north of L.A. there was an Antique/ vintage store near the gas station. I went through the whole place and I saw a couple of canteens, and a pistol belt along with a Navy Seal’s DCUs which were displayed in a glass case but not for sale. I walked by the checkout and saw the medal case with a post-it attached.  The owner said he had not been able to find anything on it, but after talking to him It was clear he was a Vet and understood the meaning of the medal.  A welcome and very unexpected find.

Rob

[starrynights]

Hello everyone. I recently acquired this named Navy Purple Heart online.  Examining the engraving now that it's in hand, it seems good to me. Looking at the letters A and W, it looks like the same hand as some other medals I saw in Dave's book. 

 

Though this is the first Navy Purple Heart I owned, so I would like to get a second opinion to confirm it. Thanks in advance!

[KASTAUFFER]

It looks like a true Navy type III medal based on the lug on the top.  I don't have an issue with the engraving based on when he was KIA. 

 

KILLED IN ACTION - USS DOUGLAS H. FOX DD-779. DECLARED DEAD, 05/17/1945

[USMarineCorps]

Hi all,

 

What are your thoughts on the engraving style on this AM - DFC pair?

The only individual I found with this name was killed in an EC-47 crash in Binh Dinh, Vietnam in 1969 and served with the 460th TRW.

However, this does not appear to be in line with other Vietnam era engraving styles I have seen for posthumous awards.

 

Thank you in advance for your input!

 

Fred

 

[USMarineCorps]

On 9/11/2024 at 4:32 PM, USMarineCorps said:

Hi all,

 

What are your thoughts on the engraving style on this AM - DFC pair?

The only individual I found with this name was killed in an EC-47 crash in Binh Dinh, Vietnam in 1969 and served with the 460th TRW.

However, this does not appear to be in line with other Vietnam era engraving styles I have seen for posthumous awards.

 

Thank you in advance for your input!

 

Fred

 

 

Any thoughts on this engraving style? I had another DFC from the 460th TRW in the past, but unfortunately I since sold to another forum member so I don’t have it available to compare these to.

[Austin_Militaria]

Any thoughts on this engraving? The PH is a split broach USN type, and the SS is a Army type.