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Bill Thats just beautiful a very nice find!

Interesting, Order of Glory and Patriotic War I believe.

Recreated Billingslea set Unattributed Naval Aviator LTCDR Leonard Harmon Unattributed but researching Unattributed but researching

Not oft seen at all. Bill have you seen any examples in wear on a uniform?

Textbook BB&B first strike example. Unmarked as issued but the enamel detail and deep finish are telltale BBB. The other tell is the solid, thick suspension bale. You see less robust ones on the second strike VHB (Blackington) strikes and very thin on current strikes coupled with mediocre enamel work.

Czech Order of the Lion far left

Definitely a U.S. WW2 Victory Medal drape, although it looks to be fake. I’d need a more clear picture of the badge to tell more

My dad 62-64, Weisbaden; 3d ID. Came home bare chested. I updated his DD214 and requested his entitlement…he had no idea he was eligible for anything

Thank you. I had the medal for years, found the RB and truth, I added the case assuming it would be correct. More so I could display vice accuracy. If I could find a lapel pin/button I’d be set

My set, note the woven ladder on the ribbon bar vice silk screened on the suspension ribbon.

A couple tells, besides the enamel. The eagle suspension is wrong; no detail, sloppy positioning, not a crisp strike. The face on the central disk is crude, lacks detail, and is just poorly done. As stated the cutouts look rough and the overall finish is poor.

Louis James Connelly During the 1890's, until just after the Spanish American War, he was a Gunner (not gunners mate) in the U.S. Navy, most notably on the USS Baltimore during the battle of Manila Bay. He eventually rose to the rank of Captain by WWI where he served as commodore of a transport fleet. He was recalled for administrative duty during WWII making his span of service over 50 years! According to several sources, at the time of his death in 1949, he was first man in the Navy to climb the enlisted ranks and reach Captain since the Civil War. He had a single son, who was a Captain in the Air Force during WWII. Sadly his son was KIA while serving with the 5th Air Force, 8th Photo Recon Squadron in 1942.

Phenomenal grouping. The Silver Star is the kicker for me…just beautiful and the Bronze Star in the short titled Navy case is great too. Great find…

Admiral Yates Stirling, Jr Yates Stirling Jr. (April 30, 1872 – January 27, 1948) was a decorated and controversial rear admiral in the United States Navy whose 44-year career spanned from several years before the Spanish–American War to the mid-1930s. He was awarded the Navy Cross and French Legion of Honor for distinguished service during World War I. The elder son of Rear Admiral Yates Stirling, he was an outspoken advocate of American sea power as a strong deterrent to war and to protect and promote international commerce.

Forgot this guy with the mini commander or higher