Qualification Badge, Driver-W Bar: Clutchback badge marked G-23.
The bar (W for "wheeled", I believe) is marked G.I. followed by a diamond shaped design. Nuts are included.
ARMY ACHIEVEMENT: Large medal missing. Box is faded on the outside. Authorized 1981 for non-combat Meritorious Service or Outstanding Achievement.
Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle and Grenade Bars: Clutchback, nuts included. Badge is marked ANTAYA G.I. & Rifle bar is VANGUARD, both 1/20 Silver Filled The Grenade bar is marked STERLING.
WW2 AIR MEDAL CASE with RIBBON PIECE: Nice case for a WW2 Air Medal. Includes a ribbon piece for the ribbon bar.
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CMTC MARKSMAN BADGE: (Combat Maneuver Training Center). Pinback.
Military Order of the Cootie Medal BARS: I have a FRANCE and a LUXEMBURG bar for the Cootie Medal.
GAR Badge, 1880's: Membership badge for the "Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic." Nice badge with no problems.
GAR Badge, 1880's: Membership badge for the "Woman's Relief Corps." Post-Civil War organization. Nice badge with minor ribbon aging. Patent dates on back are 1888.
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE SERPENT: Spanish-American War veteran's secret society medal. 1st Degree. All there but the ribbon is torn at the brooch. Overall length is 2 3/4". No hallmark. Probably from the 1920's.
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE SERPENT: Spanish-American War veteran's secret society 1925 Reunion Badge from Binghamton. No pin at top; may never have had one? Hallmarked on the back. 3 7/8" overall length. Ribbon dated with a readable 1925.
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1946 U.S. REVOLVER ASSOCIATION SHOOTING AWARD: Won by Sgt. J.P. Sumner. 4th place. Nice medal.
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIE: 1 1/2" diameter brass or copper medalion HONOR DEGREE, MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIE. Nice condition.
MISSOURI VET'S FUNERAL TOKEN: Given to the family of the deceased vet in honor of his service. 1 3/4" Diameter. It is in a plastic case.
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NAMED, USAF COMMENDATION MEDAL: Authorized for Meritorious Achievement and Service after March 24, 1958. This one was awarded to: D.J. Diedrich. Not researched.
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PRE-WW2 SHARPSHOOTER BADGE: Sharpshooter Qualification Badge has the raised, two piece target from Pre-War use. Pin back. Bars are cast lead from War-time metal conservation. War-time economy. Hard to find item.
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MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIE: 36th Convention, Boston, Mass, August 29, 1955. Pretty nice medal. The M.O.C. was an HONOR SOCIETY of the V.F.W. You can read about them here: http://lotcs.org/history.html
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MILITARY ORDER of the COOTIE: Convention, "Grand Pup Tent", Rochester, NY 1950. Named medal. Extra hole in the top pin bar. Hallmarked on the back "BASTIAN BROS. CO." The M.O.C. was an HONOR SOCIETY of the V.F.W. You can read about them here: http://lotcs.org/history.html Nice medal.
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MILITARY ORDER of the COOTIE: 37th Convention, Dallas, Texas, 1956. Leather boot. No pin bar at the top. The Military Order of the Cootie was an HONOR SOCIETY of the V.F.W. You can read their history here: http://lotcs.org/history.html
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MILITARY ORDER of the COOTIE: "GRAND PUP TENT of RHODE ISLAND". Providence, R.I. 1955. Pendant is hallmarked. Pinback top. The M.O.C. was an HONOR SOCIETY of the V.F.W. You can read their history here: http://lotcs.org/history.html
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USAF SMALL ARMS EXPERT MARKSMAN RIBBON BAR: Three available. All slide-on, no pin backs. Vietnam era.
Item # 216009 $1.00 each.
AIR FORCE SMALL ARMS EXPERT MARKSMAN RIBBON BAR, ON ORIGINAL CARD: New-Old-Stock.
USAF OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD, ON ORIGINAL CARD: New-Old-Stock.
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AIR FORCE OUTSTANDING UNIT AWARD, ON ORIGINAL 1966 COPYRIGHT CARD:
One available. Card shows some bending from the years. New-Old-Stock.
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AIR FORCE TRAINING RIBBON, ON ORIGINAL 1966 COPYRIGHT CARD: N.S. Meyer, New-Old-Stock.
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NAVY AND MARINE'S OVERSEAS SERVICE RIBBON, ON ORIGINAL VANGUARD CARD: Card is in poor condition. Card says: "U.S.N./USMC O'SEA". New-Old-Stock.
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AIR FORCE TRAINING RIBBON, ON ORIGINAL CARD:
New-Old-Stock.
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ARMY MERITORIOUS UNIT COMMENDATION:
Large 5/8" frame.
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ARMY SUPERIOR UNIT AWARD WITH OAK LEAF: Large 5/8" frame,.
VALOROUS UNIT AWARD: Large 5/8" Army size. Some 'stuff' stuck on it that should pick off, see photos.
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AIR FORCE COMMENDATION RIBBON BAR: Clutch back fasteners with the nuts.
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AIR FORCE ACHIEVEMENT RIBBON:
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AIR FORCE LONGEVITY RIBBON BAR: Slide-on. This ribbon replaced the uniform Service Stripes.
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GOLD STAR: Never used. 5/16".
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US NAVY EFFICIENCY "E": Never used. 3/16"
VIETNAM WAR SERVICE MEDAL: Good condition pinback medal with one bronze star.
U.S. NAVY "EFFICIENCY" AND "SEA SERVICE DEPLOYMENT" RIBBON BAR: The Efficiency award will date 1976 and later. The Sea Service award will date 1980, retro to 1974 and later. Mounting bar is marked "V-21-N" and "VANGUARD". Nuts included.
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Consists of National Defense; Japan Occupation and Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbons. The Asiatic-Pacific has light soiling the other two are bright and clean. The Occupation has different type of slide on mount. 3/8" size.
MEXICAN BORDER WARS SERVICE MEDAL WITH ORIGINAL PACKAGING, STATE OF WISCONSIN: This medal is an early issue having the wrapped brooch type pin back. The selling Jeweler was only at this address until 1934 so the medal will date between 1917-1934.
REPLACEMENT RIBBON FOR RIBBON BAR: Bronze Star
WW2, US NAVY RIBBON BAR: Three ribbon bar, 3/8" size. US Navy awards. Left to right are: Navy Good Conduct; China Service and National Defense. Clutch back with the two nuts. Slight fading to the colors and very minor soiling.
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USMC CHINA OCCUPATION:. 1/2" Marine size. Needs to be reinstalled on a pin bar. Worn by Marines in Post WW2 China occupation.
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WW2, 1/2" NAVY SIZE. "STAZON" BY GEMSCO: Clutchback with the nuts. See the photos for more information.
SHOOTING MEDAL, XI CORPS, 1963: Made by BLACKINTON. Full size 4" X 2". Clasps for ".22 RAPID FIRE" & "NEW SHOOTER, 3rd.". Excellent condition in original box.
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WW2 MISSOURI SERVICE MEDAL AND MEDALLION, BOXED: Nice medal and larger medallion in the original box. Awarded to Missouri Residents who served during WW2. Size of large medallion is 1-1/2" diameter. Box size is 4-1/8" square. It is a pin back and I see no problems with it.
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UNKNOWN INFANTRY MEDAL: Hallmarked on the back. Blue and gold ribbon is soiled. It is pin back.
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FREEMASON LODGE, PEORIA, ILLINOIS No. 3: Pin back. No problems other than glue on back of pendant. It will clean off. (Thanks to Forum Member for the ID)
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1949 SHOOTING MEDAL, GREATER SAINT LOUIS REVOLVER CLUB: Won the CENTER FIRE SLOW FIRE and the SHARPSHOOTER CLASS. Pin back. Made by Blackinton. Ribbon colors have faded.
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MILITARY ROSETTE, NATO ?: I do not know much about these rosettes. I think they can be worn on the ribbon bar or the lapel of a coat. This may be the European NATO rosette for the Yugoslavia Medal. (Thanks Kevin!). The clutch nut may not be original to the rosette.
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SLIDE-ON RIBBON BARS: 3/8" size. See the photos for more info.
Item # me719043
$1.00 EACH
"OAK LEAF" for Ribbon Bars: Clusters of 1, 2 or 3 available.
Item # me719045 $1.00 ea..
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ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL: Three pieces in the case. Not named.
V.F.W. 51st NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT, 1950 CHICAGO: Made by the GREEN DUCK CO. of CHICAGO. Several unknown symbols on the back. Pinback.
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MEDAL SET, ARMED FORCES RESERVE, AIR FORCE, REG. SIZE: Made in October 1979. Still sealed in plastic. Includes the ribbon bar. Box lid has two split corners as shown in the photos.
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MERITORIOUS SERVICE, CASED, COMPLETE: Later issue medal with the ribbon bar and lapel pin. I see no problems with it.
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COMMANDERS AWARD FOR CIVILIAN SERVICE MEDAL: Full size medal with ribbon bar and lapel stud. Box measures 5" x 4-3/4". No problems, like new.
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PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION: In the metal frame. Bright and clean. 1946.
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PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, (DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION): Made by N.S. MEYER and still in the original, unopened package.
The card is dated 1966, Vietnam War period but, the card's label calls it a Distinguished Unit Citation. However, in 1957 it was re-designated as the Presidential Unit Citation. Clutch back fasteners with the nuts. Card still has the original price tag on it and the card has a couple of folds. It is the blue ribbon in a gold-tone frame.
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WW2 TWO RIBBON BAR, PINBACK: AMERICAN CAMPAIGN & EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN Campaign. Pinback fastener.
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WW2, ARMY SERVICE-SUPPLY CORPS: Pinback. Large 1-3/8" X 5/8". Has soiling.
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USMC, ORGANIZED MARINE CORPS RESERVE: Slide on type ribbon.
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PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON: Original WW2 issue with pin back. Some rust on the metal. A spot in the white. Awarded by the Government of the Philippines to U.S. Armed Forces personnel who participated in the Liberation of the Philippines between Oct. 1944 and Sept. 1945.
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NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL: Appears to be new. Complete with ribbon bar.
No problems.
KOREAN WAR THREE RIBBON SET: Clutch back with the nuts. The United Nations Korea Service; Korean Service with a campaign star and a Bronze Star medal. Decent set.
KOREAN WAR SERVICE RIBBON: Slide-on type, plastic cover with two campaign stars of different sizes.
KOREAN WAR VETERAN PIN BACK BUTTON: I am not sure what this is as I could find nothing like it on the Internet. It says it was "Presented by the REPUBLIC OF KOREA" so it may have been given to a Vet who returned to South Korea on a visit or a tour? Large size, over 2" diameter. Nice condition.
KOREAN WAR SERVICE MEDAL AND RIBBON BAR. THREE CAMPAIGN STARS: Ribbon bar is clutch back with the nuts and the medal is pin back.
WW2 PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION: Individual award, he was there. Pin back ribbon bar. 3/8" size. Some wear to the edges as seen in the photos.
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WW2 PURPLE HEART RIBBON BAR: Pin back ribbon bar. 3/8" size.
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WW2 THREE RIBBON BAR: National Defense, WW2 Victory and European, Africa, Middle East ribbons. . EAME has two campaign stars on it, one is larger size. 3/8" size ribbons. Clutch back with the nuts
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THREE RIBBON BAR: American Campaign, U.S. Navy Reserve Sea Service and U.S. Navy Good Conduct with 4 awards. 3/8" size ribbons. Clutch back with the nuts.
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MARKSMAN QUALIFICATION BADGE: No bars, just the badge. Clutch back with the nuts. Marked "G-23". Bright and shiny.
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VIETNAM CROSS OF GALLANTRY WITH PALM: In a gold-tone metal frame. Slide-on type mount. No problems.
ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL SET: Medal is a newer type issue. The ribbon bar and lapel button ages are unknown. No problems with them.
ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL: Authorized in 1945 for Meritorious Service after December 7th, 1941. Not named.
U.S. NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL: Older issue having the slotted brooch type hanger. I see no problems with it.
ORGANIZED MARINE CORPS RESERVE MEDAL: Authorized in 1939 to award for four years selected service prior to 7/1/1925. This is the 2nd style of this medal and this one has to be a reissue as it doesn't show a lot of age and it has the newer type crimp brooch. No problems.
U.S. AIR FORCE COMMENDATION MEDAL: Authorized 3/28/1958 for Meritorious Achievement and Service. Not named.
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NEED A BOX?; I believe most of these are WW2. They are empty. Various labels and conditions. EAME, American Campaign, WW2 Victory, Occupation and others.
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CARBINE QUALIFICATION BAR: Made by N.S. MEYER, INC. Marked as 1/20 Silver Filled.
WW2 EXPERT QUALIFICATION BADGE WITH PISTOL AND MACHINE GUN BARS: Pin back and unmarked. Bars are unmarked. One hanger link is missing.
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MARKSMAN QUALIFICATION BADGE; Made by L.I.G.I.. Marked: "1/20th S.F.". Clutchback with the two nuts.
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MARKSMAN QUALIFICATION BADGE; Marked "T21". Clutchback with the two nuts.
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SEALED PACKAGE, VIETNAM WAR, SHARPSHOOTER BADGE: This Sharpshooter Qualification Badge is still sealed in its original package and is on the original card which is dated 1970. Made by Antaya Bros.
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STERLING SILVER, BELL TRADING POST: Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle bar. . Both pieces made by BELL TRADING POST and are marked STERLING. Pinback fastener.
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B.A.R., AUTO. RIFLE QUALIFICATION BAR: Qualification bar for AUTO. RIFLE which would be the Browning Automatic Rifle. Made by N.S. Meyer and marked: "1/20th Silver Filled".
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STERLING SILVER, KREW: Expert Qualification badge with Machine Gun bar, Pin back with both pieces marked STERLING. Excellent condition.
MILITARY SHOOTING MEDAL, ALASKAN AIR COMMAND 1955: Old and tarnished. Pin back. Awarded to the winner of the 1911 Rapid Fire event.
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MILITARY SHOOTING MEDAL, CAMP PERRY COURSE: Pretty good condition, not tarnished. Awarded for First Place, 1911 event.
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MILITARY SHOOTING MEDAL, CAMP PERRY COURSE TEAM: Looks like a Second Place award for Revolver event. It is in the original Blackinton box which is dirty. The ribbon is stapled into the box and the staples are rusty. The medal is in pretty good condition.
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WW2, AMERICAN DEFENSE, 1/2" USN-USMC RIBBON: Pin back with a Campaign Star on it. Original WW2.
WW2 ARMY/USMC MARKSMAN BADGE: 2 1/4" long. Pin back. Looks good. This may date earlier than WW2??
STERLING SILVER, ALASKAN AIR COMMAND MEDAL, 1955: Nice military shooting medal made of silver. It was awarded as Team Championship, First Place, Service pistol (M1911). It is dated 1955. It is in original box but the box is probably trash.
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STERLING SILVER, ALASKAN AIR COMMAND MEDAL, 1955: Nice military shooting medal made of silver. It was awarded as Team Championship, First Place, .22 Caliber Pistol. It is dated 1955. It is in the bottom half of the original box.
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ARMY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE RIBBON: Clutch back with the nuts.
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ARMY ACHIEVEMENT LAPEL PIN: Clutch back with the nut.
KOREA PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION: Framed. Slide-on type.
PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON: Slide-on type. Slight wear at lower right corner.
Three ribbons: American Defense with star; EAME which looks like it had a star and an American Campaign with a "2" on it which I have not seen before. Sew on type ribbons.
WW2, 1/2" U.S. NAVY RIBBON BAR:
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ARMY MERITORIOUS SERVICE RIBBON BAR: Slide on type.
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ROTC VFW SENIOR MEDAL AND RIBBON BAR. ROTC RETIRED OFFICER'S ASSOCIATION RIBBON BAR: A two ribbon bar and the medal to go with one of the ribbon bars. Clutchback ribbon bar has one stud missing.The VFW Senior medal is pin back and has no problems. Attractive medal.
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ROTC SUPERIOR CADET MEDAL SET AND A ROTC COLLAR PIN: The SUPERIOR CADET MEDAL has the ribbon bar and the lapel pin with it. The ribbon bar is slide on type and the medal is a pin back. The ROTC collar pin is Hallmarked and is clutchback with the nuts. The medal pendant is large, attractive and has SUPERIOR CADET engraved on the back. Nice set.
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THREE TROPHIES, SHOOTING AWARDS: These are from the early 1960's. They were won in contests at the Yokota, Japan Air Force Base. On the plaques is "PAFB" which I believe is for "Pacific Air Forces". Wood bases have some wear. Brass plaques and cups have tarnish.
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GERMAN MEDAL PENDANT: Writing translated says: "The Winner". Believed to be from athletic games. About 1 3/8" in diameter.
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NATIONAL DEFENSE MEDAL, 2nd AWARD: I believe the recipient of this medal was in the USMC first and then joined the Army. I suspect that is why there are two awards. New condition in the box.
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HUMANITARIAN SERVICE MEDAL: In the original box. No ribbon bar.
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MILITARY JUDO TEAM MEMBER: I believe this medal is rare or at least not common as I could find nothing like it on the Internet. On it is "AFJA" which is either "Air Force Judo Association" or "Armed Forces Judo Association". I am pretty sure the recipient was an Air Force Vet who served in Korea and Vietnam. Ribbon colors were probably red, white and blue with the red faded to an orange color.
BRONZE STAR: This medal is the 1945 pattern with slotted brooch and stitched. It is ID'd on the back with the letters "P.E.R." which probably are the initials of the recipient who I believe served in Korea and Vietnam. Nice early small size ribbon.
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VIETNAM WAR SERVICE MEDAL: I see no problems.
U.S. AIR FORCE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, older issue: This medal is of the 1945 pattern with the slotted brooch and stitching. I believe it was issued during the Korean War period. Nice early small size ribbon.
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RUSSIAN MEDAL: Large size "table" medal measuring about 2 3/4" diameter in a 3 3/4" closed casing. translated the back reads: "UKRAINIAN STATE MUSEUM OF HIISTORY BIG MOTHERLAND WARS 1941-1945.". Pretty nice unusual award.
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USMC MARKSMAN TOP BAR: Age unknown. Just the top pin portion of the Marksman award. With the nuts..
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WW2 USMC GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL TOP PIN BAR: Just the top portion of the GCM.
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PURPLE HEART MEDAL PENDANT; This is the pendant only, no ribbon or pin bar. Nice condition and not named. The spot you see in the photo is reflection from my overhead light.
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