NEW! Older (WW2/Korea) US Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon Bar with an Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) for a second (subsequent) Award. The Presidential Unit Citation was originally established as the Distinguished Unit Citation on February 26, 1942 (as amended). Its official designation was changed to the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) on November 3, 1966. Brass, original gilding mostly worn (visible on reverse though). Proper regulation size: 1 7/16 x 9/16 inch. Shows age and wear. Please note this is NOT a modern re-make (dominating Internet catalogues currently). Pinch type fasteners). Item # Us-14 (30)
US - German, unknown association decoration. Founded in 1886. Front shows American eagle clasping crossed rifle and sword. Below, iron cross with letters K. D. V (or U) and Toledo. Reverse of cross is inscribed in German: 'Gegrundet Am 1ten Marz 1886'. Below maker's mark: Steinert & B.Co, St. Louis. Pinback fastener on the reverse of the eagle. Silver-plated on bronze. Very nicely made. Shows age and use, but very good condition. 40mm x 58mm. (65) Item # Us-5
Foresters of America award. "C. Rice" engraved on clasp. Highly decorative, appears to be of early 1900's vintage. Badge in sterling silver, by Mason MFG. Co. Patterson, N.J. Horizontal pin fastener. Nicely toned with age. Great condition. 125 x 44 mm. (85) Item # Us-10.
Military Order of the World Wars. This organization was founded in 1919 by officers who had served under General of the Armies, John J. Pershing, to perpetuate ideals for which they had fought during WWI. In fact, the Order was originally named the American Officers of the Great War. It was incorporated by an Act of Congress on January 27, 1919. The Order was intended to be the successor to the Society of the Cincinnati for George Washington's officers of the Continental Army and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of federal officers who served in the Civil War. Bronze gilt badge by Medalic Art Co. N.Y (marked to reverse). Red enamels intact. Some light wear to gilding. Complete with neck ribbon and two gilt palms. Older quality badge with original suspension. 44 x 47 mm. Item # Us-11. (135)
Grand Army of Republic badge (1878-1903). Star in bronze. Etched in black, letters: GAR. Pale blue ribbon with a bar. Top bar has horizontal pin for fastener. Reverse of the star marked: 'C.M. Robbins, Maker ,Attleboro.Mass'. Shows wear points and age. Nice patina. Would clean nicely. 33mm across arms. (70). Item #Us-12
USA Interallied Victory Medal, original ribbon. Laslo - official type II . Very good condition. Item # US-13 (38)
Sons of Revolution 1883 badge, 3rd type. Awarded to: 'The Rev d. Charles Edward Brugler Feby. 14th 1893' (engraved to reverse). Crafted in gold (probably 14K) and dark blue enamels. Obverse shows soldier and date 1775, surrounded by 13 stars on blue enamel. Remarkable original silk ribbon suspended from original clasp. Reverse with B. Franklin's bust, inscribed: Sons Of The Revolution 1883'. Finely crafted eagle suspension also engraved: "1091". Made by famous jewelers of Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia. Eksquisite multi-piece construction. This rare piece is in very good condition but shows age. Featured in 'Octopus Books' - "The pleasure of Jewellery and Gemstones", page 65. Item # Us 1. *SOLD*
Cavalry decoration in silver by 'Tiffany & Co.'. Very interesting piece. Silver, garter with cavalry motiffs. Red ribbon with stamped insignia (like the badge). Silver clasp. Appears to bo of age, alas I do not know anything about it. Very interesting though. 32mm. Great quality badge (as can be expected from Tiffany). Engraved reverse: 'Richard Atkinson'. Maker's stamp to bottom. ITem # Us. 4 *SOLD*
1898-1902 Spanish War Veterans commemorative decoration. Great looking item, suspension of arms, eagle/wreath device with pin for fastening (serial # stamp to reverse: C 2684). Great condition, original silk ribbon. Darkened bronze. Item # Us. 7 *SOLD*
WW1 service commemorative decoration. Wyoming County, NY. Gilt bronze (wear to gilding). Maker in relief, appears to be Amico, Newark NJ. Original ribbon. Shows wear. Interesting piece. Item # Us. 8 *SOLD*
WW1 Interallied Victory medal. Shows age and wear. Bronze. Replacement ribbon, original attachment clasp. Item # Us. 9 *SOLD*