KK Posted January 26 Author #26 Posted January 26 2 hours ago, USMCR79 said: Please take this medal off the screw...it is a historical artifact and should be treated as such. Bill Thank you! Mos appreciated.
KK Posted January 26 Author #27 Posted January 26 2 hours ago, USMCR79 said: Please take this medal off the screw...it is a historical artifact and should be treated as such. Bill That is not mine. I know better. That is my brother's. He has the ring. That is why I need to replace. AS good member here has sent a replacement Star. With ribbon.
KK Posted February 1 Author #28 Posted February 1 Hello again, Can anyone tell the size of the insignia/pin on my grandfather's hat in this photograph from looking? I'd think they were standard (for the branch?), but I am seeing a few sizes as I look to replace this. All assistance is appreciated :-)
atb Posted February 1 #29 Posted February 1 It looks like the standard regulation basic design enlisted man's service cap badges. There were variations- eagle size and details, flat versus domed backing.
KK Posted February 1 Author #30 Posted February 1 19 minutes ago, atb said: It looks like the standard regulation basic design enlisted man's service cap badges. There were variations- eagle size and details, flat versus domed backing. Thank you. Someone just sent me this and said they were all basically the same and offered me this as a "mint" example for $10. I really don't think this is "mint." If this were a coin I think a Fine-15 out of 70 would be correct? What should I expect to pay for one with the gold plating intact like the one my brother has? I show it below - it is the one on my grandfathers photo.
atb Posted February 1 #32 Posted February 1 1 hour ago, KK said: Those are two very different designs. Correct. Neither is what I would call "mint," either. These are still worn on the Army Service Cap. If a period example is not critical, a brand new could be purchased.
KK Posted February 1 Author #33 Posted February 1 16 minutes ago, atb said: Correct. Neither is what I would call "mint," either. These are still worn on the Army Service Cap. If a period example is not critical, a brand new could be purchased. Agreed. Grandpa's would be an XF-45. The Bronze Star a member has graciously sent me is in what appears fresh unused condition. IIRC, the Reverse of this gold tone insignia was concave. So, I don't think I need anything other than an exact match design. What is the diameter I am looking for? Thank you so much for your guidance.
KK Posted February 1 Author #34 Posted February 1 Well, there are lot of variations with these. I found these two on the bottom. Grandpa's is at the top. Who prefers which of the bottom two and why if I may ask? Both concave Reverses. I appreciate any advice - thank you! If anyone has one to offer me in a PM please feel free to do so. I am looking for something vert close in design and appearance/condition. I am likely to get a "coffin Box" for the Brose Star and ribbon bar. That will explain its superior condition. So, who likes which and why? Thanks! .
KK Posted February 3 Author #35 Posted February 3 On 1/25/2025 at 3:34 PM, VietnamCollectors2823 said: I'm not sure what you are trying to ask in the first question, but I'd say $50 is a great deal with the box. The standard for WWII issue medals should be a slot brooch or a wrap brooch if earlier, with a leather coffin case, which would be WWII issue as well. If all checks out, that'd be a pretty good deal. Feel free to send pictures. Hello again VietnamCollectiors2823, Thank you! Is this correct?
VietnamCollectors2823 Posted February 3 #36 Posted February 3 6 minutes ago, KK said: Hello again VietnamCollectiors2823, Thank you! Is this correct? Yep!
KK Posted February 3 Author #37 Posted February 3 Just now, VietnamCollectors2823 said: Yep! Thank you! :-)
VietnamCollectors2823 Posted February 4 #40 Posted February 4 42 minutes ago, KK said: Are these correct? I believe these were for smaller medals, campaigns and victory medals like shown. The bronze star was a higher award, so unlikely.
VietnamCollectors2823 Posted February 4 #42 Posted February 4 13 minutes ago, KK said: So neither is correct. The blue cardboard ones are incorrect.
VietnamCollectors2823 Posted February 4 #43 Posted February 4 14 minutes ago, KK said: So neither is correct. My apology, I thought you were referring to the blue ones as being correct for your bronze star. I believe campaign medals would come in these smaller cases, so yes, they are.
KK Posted February 4 Author #44 Posted February 4 17 minutes ago, VietnamCollectors2823 said: I believe these were for smaller medals, campaigns and victory medals like shown. The bronze star was a higher award, so unlikely. I was going by this that USMCR79 posted: "He should be entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Medal, Pacific Theatre Medal, WWII Victory Medal and since he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal he should receive the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross Medal & Certificate, and the WWII Honorable Discharge Button. Possibly the Army Presidential Unit Citation, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon/Medal (Philippine Government.), and Aircraft Mechanics Badge."
KK Posted February 4 Author #45 Posted February 4 Just now, VietnamCollectors2823 said: My apology, I thought you were referring to the blue ones as being correct for your bronze star. I believe campaign medals would come in these smaller cases, so yes, they are. Ah, thank you.
VietnamCollectors2823 Posted February 4 #46 Posted February 4 1 minute ago, KK said: I was going by this that USMCR79 posted: "He should be entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Theatre Medal, Pacific Theatre Medal, WWII Victory Medal and since he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal he should receive the New York State Conspicuous Service Cross Medal & Certificate, and the WWII Honorable Discharge Button. Possibly the Army Presidential Unit Citation, The Philippine Liberation Ribbon/Medal (Philippine Government.), and Aircraft Mechanics Badge." The good conduct medal or the red ribbon on the bar is incorrect if he was in army service. Thats a navy version of it.
KK Posted February 4 Author #47 Posted February 4 So the bar is incorrect - the two medals? I think the WW2 Victory medal is correct from what I have seen? Thank you.
VietnamCollectors2823 Posted February 4 #48 Posted February 4 8 minutes ago, KK said: So the bar is incorrect - the two medals? I think the WW2 Victory medal is correct from what I have seen? Thank you. Was your grandfather in the navy? The bar with the 3 medals is incorrect if not.
KK Posted February 4 Author #49 Posted February 4 No, not Navy. Army Air Corps. I see - those are connected. Is the Victory Medal and bar correct?
KK Posted February 4 Author #50 Posted February 4 How about this WW2 Victory Medal? I passed on the lot above. Would this be appropriate alongside to the coffin-boxed Bronze Star and ribbon bar? Many thanks!
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