Collectible U.S. Veteran Organization Militaria

It is STERLING silver content marked on the back.  It has a very early T-bar hinged pin and simple hook catch.

It measures 1/2 inches square. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with deep tarnish throughout.

It is marked in raised letters on the back "AWARDED FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN PROTECTING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN". It is maker marked WHITEHEAD & HOAG.

It measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some bleeding of the colors in the ribbon.

It is neither content not maker marked on the back.  It has a very early T-bar hinged pin and simple hook catch.

The eagle measures 1-1/4 inches square. This is a view of the original labeled case with the recipient's signature. The signature is in several places on and inside the 2-1/4 by 3-1/4 inch case.

This particular design WITHOUT the BSA on the breast of the eagle and feathers on the back was used from 1933 to 1955.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

It is STERLING content marked on the back.  It had a hinged pin and simple hook catch, however the pin is missing.

It measures 1-1/4 inches square. This is a view of the front ouside of the case. There is gilt lettering EAGLE SCOUT MEDAL AWARDED BY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA on the purple satin on the inside top of the lid of the 2-1/4 by 4-1/8 inch case.

This particular design WITHOUT the BSA on the breast of the eagle and flat on the back was used from 1955 to 1969.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

This is a view of the coarse cheesecloth back.

It measures 2-1/2 inches in diameter.

The SSS Spear Ship 25 is not related to the ship in York, PA. It was in Ithaca, New York, then part of the Louis Agassiz Fuertes Council (Ithaca is now in the Baden-Powell Council). The Spear operated from the early 1930's through the end of the 1950's. They were very successful in their day, owned a number of boats, and served in the 1939 Worlds Fair service corps - they sailed from Ithaca to Flushing Meadows to take part..  The current Ship 25 is the S.S.S. YORKSHIRE.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

It is a ring mounted Revolutionary War eagle on an oval medal with the figure of a revolutionary war soldier.  The medal is script engraved to Gideon Stoddart presented on November 9, 1897 on the reverse side. Stoddart is listed as related to 2nd Lieutenant Isaac Ashton in the PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY SONS OF THE REVOLUTION DECENNIAL REGISTER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY OF SONS OF THE REVOLUTION 1888-1898 ROLL OF ANCESTORS. Isaac Ashton (1742-177) is listed as a Second Lt., Capt. Samuel Massey's Company, Col. Jehu Eyre's Artillery Battalion, Philadelphia Militia, Aug. 27, 1777; died in service, Sept. 7, 1777.

It is numbered 2575 on the side of one of the horizontal arms of the cross.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square and it is suspended by the name bar. 4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

It is maker marked J. E. CALDWELL & CO.

It is numbered 535 on one side of one star and 6748 on the opposite side on the back..

It measures 1 inch in diameter, excluding the ribbon suspension loop.  The ribbon is no longer present.

The condition is near excellent throughout.

It is named "C. A. Evans" on the suspension and has a raised CHARLES W. CRANKSHAW ATLANTA maker mark.

Clement Anselm Evans enlisted in the Confederacy as a private and rose to the rank of Brigadier General (brevet to Major General), commanding the 31st Georgia Infantry, and later Lawton's/Gordon's Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia's II Corps.  He was one of the Founders of the UCV and served as Commander in Chief from 1909 to 1911.

More of his career and history can be seen here.

It measures 1-3/8 inches square and it is suspended by the name bar. It is 2 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The condition is very good to excellent with deep tarnish  throughout.

It is unnamed on the suspension and has a raised WHITEHEAD & HOAG NEWARK, N.J. maker mark.

It measures 1-3/8 inches square and it is suspended by the name bar. It is 2 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The tintype is the Confederate soldier that was awarded the medal.

The condition is very good to excellent throughout.

This is a very heavy piece.  The one-piece eagle is securely attached to a round one-piece column mounted on a square base.  The base measures 6 inches high and 5-1/2 inches square.  It is 9-3/4 inches tall overall.  The wing span is 7-3/4 inches.

This is a view of the back. This is a view looking down on the top to show detail.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor crazing of the porcelain from age.

This is a very heavy piece.  The two-piece eagle is securely attached to a round one piece white porcelain base.  The base measures 2-1/2 inches high and 5-1/2 inches in diameter.  It is 6-1/2 inches tall overall.

This is a view of the back. This is a view looking down on the top to show detail.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor crazing of the porcelain from age.

This badge has an interesting hanging loop suspension. The badge is maker marked by HEEREN BROS & CO. PGH PA under the rim.

It measures 7/8 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor tarnish from age.

This badge has an interesting applied celluloid pressed in a gilt frame construction. It has a WHITEHEAD & HOAG maker marks stamped on the back and in very small letters on the face of the button, just below the disabled soldiers (one missing his left leg, the other missing his left arm) shaking hands.

It measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter and 4-1/2 inches long. This is a view of the back.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor foxing apparent under the celluloid.

This badge has an interesting button-within-button construction. It has a WHITEHEAD & HOAG paper tag maker marked red white and blue ribbon suspension. The badge itself is also maker marked by the same company on the rim.

It measures 2 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back.

The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor foxing apparent under the celluloid.

This button has the sailor-soldier, woman and child and victory with her sword handshake logo of the GAR on the face.

It measures 5/8 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back, showing the cook pot over a campfire. The interior is marked PAT MAY 22, 1894.

The condition is near excellent.

This button has the sailor-soldier, woman and child and victory with her sword handshake logo of the GAR on the face.

It measures 5/8 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back, showing the cook pot over a campfire. The interior is marked PAT MAY 22, 1894.

The condition is near excellent.

This medal has the eagle and cannon, red-white-blue GAR enamel bar, Chattanooga skyline, and national encampment planchet.

It measures 1-5/8 inches in diameter and nearly 7 inches long. This is a view of the back, showing the WHITEHEAD & HOAG NEWARK, N.J. maker marks on the bottom two pieces.

The condition is near excellent.

Original ribbon for medals like the BUCKEYE shown below is VERY hard to find in excellent to near mint condition.

The woven silk ribbon measures 23-3/4 inches long overall and 5/8 inches wide. These are close-up views of the front and back.

The condition is near excellent.

This medal has an Ohio Buckeye on a red white and blue flag ribbon and stickpin suspension.

It measures 1-1/4 inches in diameter and 5 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

It is named "E. E. NOLL" on the suspension and has no maker or content marks.  It tests at least 10K gold

This medal has a separately applied central disk and "L of G A R" in blue enamel on the points of the star.

It measures 1 by 1-1/2 inches. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

It is numbered "8035" on the back and has a stamped MEDALLIC ART CO NEW YORK maker mark.

It measures 1-3/8 inches square and it is suspended by the UCD monogram scroll attached to a red and white ribbon with a gold silk floss thread down the center of the white stripe. It is 3-3/4 inches long overall. This is an overall and close-up view of the back showing the number and maker mark.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of a fray ribbon, as shown.

It is numbered "3654" on the back and has a stamped MEDALLIC ART CO NEW YORK maker mark.

It measures 1-3/8 inches square and it is suspended by the UCD monogram scroll attached to a red and white ribbon with a gold silk floss thread down the center of the white stripe. It is 3-3/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the number and maker mark.

This medal has been documented to the WWI veteran with Confederate ancestor.  The front page of the photocopied record (of 4 pages) from the United Daughters of the Confederacy is shown here.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of a fray ribbon, as shown.

The WWII UCV Cross is numbered "8490" on the back.  The honor cross is unnumbered.  There is also the original ribbon bar with Bronze Cross with Combat V, WWI and WWII medals, and a Good Conduct medal.  There is a separate oak leaves and acorns device for the UCV medal for WWI service.

This is a copy of a document identifying the Marine and close-up view of the back showing the number and maker mark.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of some fraying of the ribbon bar, as shown.

It is script engraved "H. P. Krebs" on the suspension and has no maker or content marks.  (Note: the camera flash makes the inscription difficult to read, we will replace the photo shortly).  It tests at least 10K gold

This medal has red and blue enamel with white lettering baked on the star.

It measures 1 by 1-1/4 inches. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

It is not numbered and has CHAS. M. ROBBINS & CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS maker marks.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. It is 3-1/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the raised emblem and maker marks.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of some moderate wear and soiling to the ribbon, as shown.

It is not numbered and no apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-1/8 inches square. It is 2-3/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the plain finish.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of some slight wear and soiling to the ribbon, as shown.

It is numbered 19478 and does not have any apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-3/8 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back showing the corps badges and other unit identification symbols.

The condition is excellent throughout, as shown.

It is not numbered and has Patent Pending 1886 date marks on the back of the eagle in raised letters.

It measures 1-3/8 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back showing the corps badges and other unit identification symbols.

The condition is excellent throughout, as shown.

It is not numbered and has CHAS. M. ROBBINS & CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS maker marks.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter. It is 3-1/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the raised emblem and maker marks.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of some wear and soiling to the ribbon, as shown.

It is not numbered and does not have any apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-3/8 inches in diameter. It is 3 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the blank finish.

The condition is excellent throughout, as shown.

It is not numbered and does not have any apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-1/8 inches in diameter. It is 3-3/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the blank finish.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of some inventory sticker residue (easily removed), as shown.

It is not numbered and has no maker marks.

It measures 1-3/8 inches across the suspension and the medal is 3/4 inch in diameter. It is 3-1/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back showing the blank surface.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of some minor wear and soiling to the ribbon, as shown.

It belonged to C. A. Evans, cited above, and was worn while he was the Commander of the Georgia Division of the UCV.

It measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter and it is suspended by the veteran bar. It is 2-3/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.  It has a raised WHITEHEAD & HOAG NEWARK N.J. maker mark on the back of the medal.

The condition is very good to excellent throughout.

It is engraved to the recipient, Mary A. Howarth and dated 30 January 1936 and has no maker or content marks.  It tests 14K (or better) gold. It weighs slightly less than one ounce Troy (approximately 25 grams).

The Woman's Relief Corps was an organization of nurses, medical and health professionals and volunteers that supported the veterans of prior wars, notably the Civil War, since 1883. This medal was awarded for 50 years of service to the W.R.C. Department of the Potomac chapter of the organization.

There were once 17 diamonds on the medal, 13 around the seal and four on the chain, which were removed during the Depression.

It measures 1-1/8 inches square. The chain is 20 inches long overall. This is a view of the medal and chain.

The condition is excellent throughout, with the exception of the popped stones, as shown.

On 24 April 1918, the regiment sailed for France. By May of 1918 it joined the 5th Division near Chaumont, France. The 11th then took part in the Vosges Mountains, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne offensives. In the second phase of the Meuse-Argonne offensive, the regiment forged a brilliant crossing of the Meuse River.

The medal has a top loop for suspension. There is no ring or ribbon present. This is a view of the back.

It measures 1-3/4 inches square. The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the metal (it appears to be coin silver) as shown.

The 308th Ammunition Train was organic to the 83rd Division and attached to the 32nd Division from 26 September 1918 to April 1919.

The medal has a red white and blue ribbon with brooch style wrap present. This is a view of the back, showing the raised letter inscription "From the Welcome Home Club" and block engraved name H. R. KAPLAN.

It measures 1 inch square. The condition is near excellent, with some wear and fraying to the ribbon, as shown.

There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal stating: TO THE MARKSMEN OF NATIONAL GUARD OF PENNSYLVANIA WHO ENTERED UNITED STATES SERVICE IN WAR WITH SPAIN 1898. The front has a depiction of a soldier at the ready with his rifle.

The medal has a J. W. DAVISON PHILA. raised maker mark.

It measures 1-1/4 inches wide and 3-1/4 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal NGP. The front has a depiction of a keystone and state emblem with MARKSMAN'S MEDAL inscription.

There are matching requalification bars for 1900, 1901 and 1902.

The medal has no maker marks.

It measures 1-1/2 inches wide and 3 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

This is a superbly detailed bronze cross with the campaigns of the Span Am War and typical military symbols.

The medal has a MEYER stamped maker mark. It is serial numbered to the recipient with the number "B 3405".

It measures 1-1/4 inches wide and about 3-1/4 inches long overall. This is an overall view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

This is a nicely detailed bronze fob depicting a woman diving into water off the Boardwalk in Wildwood (about 45 minutes south of Atlantic City on the Jersey shore.

The fob has no apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-3/4 inches in diameter. This is an overall view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal NGP. The front has a depiction of a keystone and state emblem with MARKSMAN'S MEDAL inscription.

There is a 1902 qualification bar with simple hinged pin and hook closure.

The medal has no maker marks.

It measures 1-1/2 inches wide and 2 inches long overall. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

There is a raised inscription on the front of the medal with his name and a very high relief profile bust. It has the artist's name F. N. MITCHELL. F in low relief letters below his profile.  The back of the medal has (in 13 lines):

PRESENTED
TO COM. M.C. PERRY
SPECIAL MINISTER FROM THE
U.S.A.
BY MERCHANTS OF BOSTON.
IN TOKEN OF THEIR APPRECIATION
OF HIS SERVICES IN NEGOTIATING
THE TREATY WITH JAPAN
SIGNED AT YOKU-HAMA,
MARCH 31,
AND WITH LEW CHEW
AT NAPA, JULY 11,
1854.

It measures 2-5/8 inches (66mm) in diameter. It weighs 6.1 ounces. This is a view of the.

The condition is near excellent. When encountered, this particular medal restrike is usually priced in excess of $100.00 in this condition.

There is a raised inscription on the front of the medal with his name and a very high relief profile bust. It has the artist's name J. LEFEVRE in low relief letters below his chin.  The back of the medal "Remembrance D-Day 1945 MERCI ETTELBRUCK" with the Luxembourg coat of arms and crown.

It measures 2-3/4 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.

The 101st Engineer Regiment of the 26th Infantry Division comprised the 1st Massachusetts Engineers and the 1st Maine Field Artillery. They served with the Yankee Division in France at the campaigns Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne (Belleau Wood), St. Mihiel (Chateau-Thierry), Meuse-Argonne, and Defensive Sector The condition is near excellent & shows very slight wear with the blood red ribbon in tatters as shown.

The medal was presented by the Veteran's Association of  Independent Cadets Massachusetts and dated 1917-1919 in raised letters on the back.  The case is maker marked in gilt letters Smith B. Harrington, Griffin Building, Boston.

It measures 1-1/2 x 3-1/4 inches long overall with a 2-1/2 by 4 inch case. The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass, and tired ribbon, as shown.

There is a raised depiction of the Cascade Gardens on the back of the medal. The ladder has the dates 1803 and 1904 with Union Station St. Louis and Eads Bridge. The front has a depiction of Cascade Gardens and Machinery Hall as well as the same dates as the reverse.

The obverse of the medal has the bust of President Thomas Jefferson who negotiated the initial purchase.

The medal has no maker marks.

It measures 1-3/8 inches wide and 6 inches long overall, including the chain. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal "Trust in the Lord and Keep Your Powder Dry" with a very aggressive eagle, glory of 48 stars, shied and stand of arms and standards.

There is a doughboy in a "Smoky" campaign hat shooting his rifle on the face with the date and event in raised letters.

The medal has no apparent maker marks.

It measures 1-7/16 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the brass.

The medal has a hinged pin and simple hook catch. This is a view of the back.

It measures 1-1/8 x 1-1/4 inches high. The condition is very good to near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the metal (it appears to be coin silver) as shown.

There is an engraved depiction of a target and crossed long rifles.

The obverse of the medal is blank.  There is a PAT PEND marked suspension clip.

The medal has no maker marks.

It measures 1-1/8 inches wide and 5 inches long overall, not including the chain. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent, with some minor tarnish to the silver.

There is  the emblem of the 29th Division Association Headquarters at the top with his name plate, staff sergeant stripes, CIB, the Infantry branch officer insignia, the DUI of the 116th Infantry Regiment with a plate identifying Company "L" (they hit Omaha Beach on June 6th) and the Division insignia.

The plaque details his service through the years until he was eventually the National Chaplain (Jewish) in 1988.

This is a very unusual group, as it is rare for an enlisted infantry NCO to become an infantry officer and later a chaplain.

It measures 15 by 18 inches. These are close-up views of the top and bottom.

The condition is near excellent.

There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal "VIETNAM The Wall" with a view of the monument, flags and a cross.

The VFW emblem is on the face with the date and event in raised letters.

The medal has no apparent maker marks.  The VFW emblem is marked Registered.

It measures 1-9/16 inches in diameter. This is a view of the back.

The condition is near excellent.