If he was enlisted, I would think he would be eligible for a US Navy Good Conduct Medal also. You can post a want ad down at the bottom of the forum.

Very nice 4th Mississippi.

Compared to my 1943 M1 model, they are very different.

My other Grandfather served in the Navy, his medals have been long since lost. I am hoping to make shadow boxes for each of them and wondered if anyone could help me out? I have no clue what the medals should look like and where would I go to get any if there are some out there?  Any help appreciated!  Documents attached with medals listed.

The RANGERS diamond patch is actually rather common and doesn’t need to be over analyzed in determining originality.   Patch King/Hobby Guild produced very large quantities of them in the 1940’s.  No way to really tell, but the vast majority of those encountered are from these companies.   If a RANGERS diamond is made like any other typical  1940’s era US-made patch, it’s probably just fine. The crazy prices these things bring is not due to  rarity, but the D Day coolness factor associated with them.    

Thanks very much for your help with this. Appreciate the additional photos.

I hate to admit, I didn't ask. I see him around and will have to ask him. I remember him telling me he picked it up and think it was at the flea market. He didn't know it was military and neither did I. Just had a hunch. 

Nice, I love the miniatures!   I have an original Tiffany Cross version on a mounted mini set in my collection.  Congrats Chris!   P.S. Thank you for the inscribed copy of your book, and the other goodies, it is truly a beautiful piece of work Sir! 🥰

They were procured by the Marine Corps directly. There was one contract for 2,000 m1936 suspenders prior to the war that I have documentation on. I cant recall both names, but one was Sam Froehlich Co. I have a named pair to an officer.

All good open questions regarding the blue vs. red flame, yet I can now surmise that the blue flame was not made in error as many collectors have stated.