CNY Militaria Posted January 14, 2019 Author Share #801 Posted January 14, 2019 My newest find. coat 1.jpg That's a nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted February 13, 2019 Share #802 Posted February 13, 2019 My latest: a Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate who served in all three theaters of WWII, China, and also in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share #803 Posted April 4, 2019 LTG John H. Hay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share #804 Posted April 4, 2019 Gen. Gruenther. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted April 4, 2019 Share #805 Posted April 4, 2019 My only custom rack in the collection, posted in another thread but figured it should be here with the other spectacular ones shown. Not that this is to spectacular, but its interesting to see both WWI and WWII Occupation ribbon being worn. There is evidence of WWII era soldiers wearing the WWI, and even both being worn in the Post War era. What I found interesting, and why I bought this rack, is that he has both Occupation ribbons being worn along with Korean service and Reserve service well after WWII ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy53 Posted April 6, 2019 Share #806 Posted April 6, 2019 My only custom rack in the collection, posted in another thread but figured it should be here with the other spectacular ones shown. Not that this is to spectacular, but its interesting to see both WWI and WWII Occupation ribbon being worn. There is evidence of WWII era soldiers wearing the WWI, and even both being worn in the Post War era. What I found interesting, and why I bought this rack, is that he has both Occupation ribbons being worn along with Korean service and Reserve service well after WWII ended. Is cool. Just a word about the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. It doesn't just represent "drilling" Reserve service. It also means the officer or EM may have had reserve status or a reserve commission while serving on active duty. Either way, I'm guessing there's about 30 to 35 years of service represented here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASMIC2971 Posted April 10, 2019 Share #807 Posted April 10, 2019 Thanks for the comment, as I'm not a medal collector I don't know squat about these. I have the Call of Duty book and base my assumption on the creation date of the Reserve Medal, which as 1950. I didn't know if it was retroactive or not. Just figured that by Korea the wear of both Occupation Era ribbons by that time would seem an anomaly, as there was plenty of time for it to be corrected. But who knows, I was Guard myself and priorities were sometimes elsewhere. Is cool. Just a word about the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. It doesn't just represent "drilling" Reserve service. It also means the officer or EM may have had reserve status or a reserve commission while serving on active duty. Either way, I'm guessing there's about 30 to 35 years of service represented here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy53 Posted April 11, 2019 Share #808 Posted April 11, 2019 Thanks for the comment, as I'm not a medal collector I don't know squat about these. I have the Call of Duty book and base my assumption on the creation date of the Reserve Medal, which as 1950. I didn't know if it was retroactive or not. Just figured that by Korea the wear of both Occupation Era ribbons by that time would seem an anomaly, as there was plenty of time for it to be corrected. But who knows, I was Guard myself and priorities were sometimes elsewhere. I don't think it was retroactive -- and can't find a citation either way -- the key here is the National Defense Service Medal. It was awarded twice, probably for Korea and Vietnam, and I note the oak leaf instead of the star, which you will see in the Call to Duty book. That would place the award period well within the 10 year period from 1950 and into the second award period. I was a regular Air Force EM the first time I saw an officer wearing this medal. That officer held a reserve commission on active duty. After my first tour of active duty, I was a reserve airman, first Cat A unit gained and then recalled to active duty under Title 10 and I was awarded the basic medal at the 10 year point. A little later came a "M" device for Desert Storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAlvarado90 Posted May 6, 2019 Share #809 Posted May 6, 2019 My latest: a Chief Aviation Machinist's Mate who served in all three theaters of WWII, China, and also in Korea. I sold that to you Glad it went to a good collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItemCo16527 Posted May 21, 2019 Share #810 Posted May 21, 2019 I sold that to you Glad it went to a good collector I am beyond happy with it! I'm proud to have it in my collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INIMICUS Posted June 2, 2019 Share #811 Posted June 2, 2019 here's another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INIMICUS Posted June 2, 2019 Share #812 Posted June 2, 2019 reverse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted June 2, 2019 Author Share #813 Posted June 2, 2019 Nice bar there! Any idea who it belonged to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INIMICUS Posted June 2, 2019 Share #814 Posted June 2, 2019 I do, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share #815 Posted June 4, 2019 I do, sir. Any interest in sharing the name? A General I assume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INIMICUS Posted June 4, 2019 Share #816 Posted June 4, 2019 yes, mod, army G.O., dont like to be coy, but rather not ID him just now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny12550 Posted September 26, 2019 Share #817 Posted September 26, 2019 WWII custom ribbons on a 82nd Airborne Uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny12550 Posted September 26, 2019 Share #818 Posted September 26, 2019 82nd Uniform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted September 26, 2019 Share #819 Posted September 26, 2019 82nd Uniform Gorgeous. With the GCM I’m assuming he was field promoted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny12550 Posted September 26, 2019 Share #820 Posted September 26, 2019 Yeah, he must have been enlisted at some point. It has no name, so I can't tell you more. All the insignia (ribbons, oval, 82nd patch and OS bars) are machine sewn to the uniform, I thought it might have been done in Germany before the 82nd left, but I read that the Occupation ribbon didn't come out until 1946, so maybe made Stateside before he was discharged ???? I don't know what is up with only the arrow head device on the European Ribbon and NO campaign stars. It was an antique shop find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny12550 Posted September 26, 2019 Share #821 Posted September 26, 2019 BTW, it did not have the 2 fourragere and the CIB. Those are original given to me by an 82nd vet and I added then for display in my collection room. He may have not been entitled to both cords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmpmstr Posted September 27, 2019 Share #822 Posted September 27, 2019 My newest from Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny12550 Posted September 27, 2019 Share #823 Posted September 27, 2019 What is the 3rd ribbon. Sea Service Ribbon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Linz Posted September 27, 2019 Share #824 Posted September 27, 2019 Its a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with a bronze star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted October 3, 2019 Author Share #825 Posted October 3, 2019 Unnamed Engineer Officer's uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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