1935 to 1940 year groups would not be making flag rank until the start of the 1960's or, perhaps, the very, very, late 1950's.  One with whom I was closely associated was 1938 and didn't get his boost to flag until 1965.

Richard, it really depends on circumstances/unit/condition.  I have one to a Lost Battalion KIA, which would be at one extreme,  and another to an influenza casualty in a transport unit - the other extreme.  I would say at the lower end you are looking at $100 + or - $20.

Hello everyone, I wanted to share a newly discovered, museum-grade piece of Civil War history and request any additional archival details or roster insights the community might have. I have an original, non-magnetic MOLLUS insignia. The suspension loop is hand-engraved and double-numbered with 3059 on one side and 15642 on the other. Remarkably, it is still housed in its original blue cardboard box and white outer mailing sleeve. The box features the printed label for Colonel W.R. Smedberg, Recorder of the California Commandery, 1003 Merchants Exchange, San Francisco. Through family lineage, I have been able to map out the provenance of this grouping: Insignia 3059 (1st Class Companion): Originally issued in the 1880s to Brevet Colonel Robert Stoddart Robertson (1st Lieut., Co. K, 93rd New York Infantry). He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Corbin's Bridge during the Battle of the Wilderness, was wounded twice, and later became the Lt. Governor of Indiana. Insignia 15642 (Hereditary Companion): Passed down in the 1920s to his son, Nicholas Alexander Robertson, who moved to Utah and registered his hereditary rights through the California Commandery—explaining the Smedberg mailing box. Interestingly, Colonel Smedberg also lost his foot at the Battle of the Wilderness, creating a thematic crossover. The enamel is completely intact, and the metal passes the magnet test.  My questions for the MOLLUS experts here: Does anyone have access to the original 1920s California Commandery rosters to pinpoint the exact induction date for Nicholas Alexander Robertson? Are there any known digitized photographs, letters, or state commandery circulars in private collections that mention either Colonel Robertson or his son? I live in a small city, and am considering taking it to a local coin dealer to get a protective plastic box.  Any suggestions on that? I would love to hear your thoughts on this grouping. Thank you for your time and expertise!

The correct star count wasn’t important ?   Twenty eight stars.

No help as far as someone here on the Forum winning this Jump Wing, but this is a thread where there was a discussion while the auction was happening.    

I did a search of the Northern NV Veterans Cemetery (near Reno) and only one NC recipient, an aviator with DFC/AM. 

You're looking for a pre-war Naval officer with similar service to -->> John H. Morrill   Most likely he served on the 'small boys' or a submarine.  (i.e. PT Boat, Minesweeper, SS Boat, etc.)  With no China service, he's not someone from the  Yangtze river patrol such as David Nash (who was captured). He may have been evacuated from the PI or escaped after the collapse of Corregidor as Morrill and the crew of the Quail had.  He went on to further naval service in the Pacific Theater (1942-1945) and then Korean war service.   With the later Philippines campaign ribbon, I'd say he is USN, not USMC.  Another outside possibility is that he was a Medical Officer.   Good chance of tracing the valor awards combination (NC, SS, BS w/V, NMCM),  I'd also be looking at USNA grads circa 1935-1940 who made flag rank in the early 1950's.

OK Guys,  The following are  an overview of the Information I've compiled over the years pertaining to Task Force Hogan, & their Christmas Night Escape from Enemy from imminent capture & spending the balance of the War as German POW's.                                ...  Best,        Dom P.  

This wing was recently sold on eBay. (Maybe the new owner is here on the forum.😁) It is an early Robbins wing. This is the first time I have seen a wing with these markings. Does anyone have more info about it?

Hello, Opinel. I just happened upon this thread.   Opseccc did a great job detailing this most excellent knife series. I heartily concur with his statement about rust, though I think the issue had something to do with some chemical reaction between the Gerber blade and some substance absorbed by the Gerber sheath during manufacture. Although I have seen and handled hundreds of Gerber LMFs and BMFs, the ONLY time I've seen it is when the knife had been stored in the original Gerber sheath. That, plus the fact that the pattern of the rusted area usually mimics the texture of the sheath's fabric.   I can only offer a couple of additional bits. First, based on several email conversations with Gerber, the company did not keep serial number records on any but the Mark 2 series. A significant mistake, I think.   Second, the LMFs with the brown handle and sheath were made for Cabelas.