Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 To the unsung heros of the Merchant Marine:1. Merchant Marine - Atlantic War Zone Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 2. Merchant Marine - Defense Medal Obverse : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 3. Merchant Marine - Expeditionary Award Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 4. Merchant Marine - Korean Service Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 5. Merchant Marine - Mediterranean Middle East War Zone Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 6. Merchant Marine - Pacific War Zone Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 7. Merchant Marine - Vietnam Service Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 8. Merchant Marine - World War II Victory Medal Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That's all folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauptmann Posted May 25, 2006 Share Posted May 25, 2006 That's all folks Hi Darrell,Just wanted to thank you for posting these. I joined the Merchant Marine after High School so have always had an interest in these. Probably should have started a collection at some point but never did. Perhaps someday... Thanks! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Nice ones !!! Allow me to add a few more ...The Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal[attachmentid=40811] [attachmentid=40812] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The Merchant Marine Distinguished Service Medal[attachmentid=40815] [attachmentid=40816] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 The Mariner's Medal[attachmentid=40821] [attachmentid=40822] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 and last but not least, the Gallant Ship ribbon[attachmentid=40823] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Hi Hendrik. Do you have a closeup picture of Obverse and Reverse of each of the above medals? Can I ask where you got them? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Haynes Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 Hi Hendrik. Do you have a closeup picture of Obverse and Reverse of each of the above medals? Can I ask where you got them? Thanks.There are many fakes/restrikes of all merchant marine medals about. As most of the medals were authorised long after the original ribbon-only awards were approved, most of them are "after market" medals anyway. Like French awards, and as with most unnamed unnumbered stuff, you are awarded a medal, now trot out and buy it yourself. This opens up a very gray area as to what is legitimate and what isn't, what is original and what is a fake. Only with the Mariner's Medal and the distinguished service medal are these distinctions clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted May 26, 2006 Share Posted May 26, 2006 There are many fakes/restrikes of all merchant marine medals about. As most of the medals were authorised long after the original ribbon-only awards were approved, most of them are "after market" medals anyway. Like French awards, and as with most unnamed unnumbered stuff, you are awarded a medal, now trot out and buy it yourself. This opens up a very gray area as to what is legitimate and what isn't, what is original and what is a fake. Only with the Mariner's Medal and the distinguished service medal are these distinctions clear.No doubt about that Ed. Just like the NASA medals (or NACA if you will), some pretty convincing fakes of the more rare medals (currently offered on e-bay).The ones I posted are (obviously) current strikes purchased via a pitance. However, the "medal" versions of these were not issued until 1988, so they would not be much different from their original (if 1988 is original) counterparts.However, Hendrik's selection maybe from an earlier period (possibly wartime). Only closeups will clear that up as the originals were identifiable with trademark initials of the designer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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