First I would like to apologize because I was playing devil's advocate for the second part of my post. I just wanted to read the reactions and replies. I am still not clear on how you are able to definitively identify this as an army and not a Navy medal.     I am pleased that I made this post because it exposed the animosity and stubbornness many of you have toward myself and the items I have posted. There is an aggressive, cynical, and even a condescending attitude in so many of the responses. I and have accepted responsibility for being the cause of this cynicism and distrust so many of you have toward myself. I have even apologized for the poor decisions I have made to cause this.     When I originally started posting about these items I made some posts that compromised my position and created doubt in what I was claiming to posess and then sell. The only thing that could fix this situation is if the individual that purchased the collection would've posted, as he promised to do once received, that the collection was as described and authentic. Him failing to do what he promised left me in an extremely negative position.     When this box was returned to us, the first thing I attempted to do was exactly what I previously promised I would do. I contacted the buyer and have him the opportunity to acquire the rest of the collection for the beautiful exhibit he created in his museum honoring Leo Kirk. My wife and I were very pleased with what he had created. He made some claims about the box and questioned it's legitimacy, which I admit hurt my feelings. The claims all of you have made are mostly without cause. I can't help but think if the original buyer had followed through and posted he had received the collection, it was complete, and it was authentic that many of you would've had a different reaction than you did. Instead he had told me that he already reached out to the forum members and "warned" them of my intentions.    I imagine most, if not all, of the posters in this thread are friends of his and therefore were "warned" and are acting as such. I know Tom had mentioned Kurt A was a good friend whom he respected and talked to often. That makes sense given his position.     I can't even ask a question out of curiosity, or in an attempt to help me understand his conclusion of the medal being army and not navy. Especially when, to myself, the medal appears to be identical to the Navy issue. Giving such a simple conclusion stating it's army is supposed to be all he needs to say.               

Its a big image, but it might display nicely.  Found it, follow the link for a good close up. https://www.517prct.org/photos/c_co_toccoa.htm  

That is a nice yardlong, the detail is good enough to put a name to some faces. Come to think of it, I seem to remember seeing another one of these yardlongs with information showing who was kia and wounded.

The title of the auction comes close to telling you exactly what they are. 

Here are some better pics of my reissued 1918 Colt M1911. I took the time to field strip and lubricate the pistol, got to see the honest finish wear on some of the internal components from the years of service. Is $2,000 within current market value for a rearsenaled 1918 Colt M1911 in good condition? 

Here is a Camp Toccoa photograph of Co C of the 517th Parachute Infantry Reg. These men were most famous for Operation Dragoon though they fought heavily in Italy and later in the Ardenne. They suffered over 80 percent casualties. I took the images outside in the evening, thus the blue hue.

Im sure you have recieved a lot of private messages.    One option I would look into is an auction. Granted auctions come at a cost but also can be more of a benefit if looking to have the best exposure.    I would suggest contacting Jeff Shrader of Advanced Guard Militaria/ Bannerman's Auctions as he is now doing military auctions. Jeff has been a well-established militaria dealer and appraiser for many years as well as appraiser for Antique Road Show. For me he would be ideal place/setting for this type of collection. Here is the link to his site. Would be worth looking into he or his staff could explain or detail the fees involved.   I have deazlt with Jeff at shows and catalog sales for over 25 years and you can mention to him that I reffered you to him.   https://bannermanauctions.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRFNOFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXTW9Xd1dSMXE2bDd6U0dPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvi0yTORixEMR-7PvGZGsXpPBP1bazZi2-xCA1H5xW8Ku50v-K_EnVweAiih_aem_wz_VYQiZnmgxui3UK7cA_Q        

This is kinda interesting. My Grandfather and his cronies started a Legion post and pretty much declared war on the local VFW. 

Great Sea Bag, what else was in the grouping?