David S

The collection is literally breathtaking

And very well presented

Thanks for the tour

navy @ 1978 I'd guess

Roughly

Probably a PO1 or 2

3rd row: ????? / Navy Good Conduct Medal with three bronze stars (?) / National Defense Service Medal

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/A...ionaryMedal.htm

Each star on the Navy GCM represents 3 years

What book by Davis?

Most likely British Army Uniforms and Insignia of WW2

A number of pix do show the Africa Star ribbon being worn (with 8th Army)

device in 1944

As far as I can see there are no other ribbons of stars being worn . . . at least not clearly shown

-->edited due to a spellign boo boo<--

The RVN Service-AF GCM is not right as pointed out above

Were it the top bar, of others it would still be wrong, the NDSM would be between the two

Also #2 and #5 should have the American Campaign medal. This medal ribbon was often not worn since having either the Pacific or the European medal also meant having the Americam Campaign medal as well

Not necessarily, the American Campaign wasn't just handed out, criteria had to be met

From The Institute of Heraldry website http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/A...mpaignMedal.htm

3. Criteria: a. The American Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel for service within the American Theater between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946 under any of the following conditions.

(1) On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States.

(2) Permanently assigned as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 days or 60 nonconsecutive days.

(3) Permanently assigned as a member of an operating crew of an airplane actually making regular and frequent flights over ocean waters for a period of 30 days.

(4) Outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 days not consecutive.

(5) In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that he actually participated in combat.

(6) Within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year.

b. The eastern boundary of the American Theater is from the North Pole, south along the 75th meridian west longitude to the 77th parallel north latitude, then southeast through Davis Strait to the intersection of the 40th parallel north latitude and the 35th meridian west longitude, then south along the meridian to the 10th parallel north latitude, then southeast to the intersection of the Equator and the 20th meridian west longitude, then south along the 20th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. The western boundary is from the North Pole, south along the 141st meridian west longitude to the east boundary of Alaska, then south and southeast along the Alaska boundary to the Pacific Ocean, then south along the 130th meridian to its intersection with the 30th parallel north latitude, then southeast to the intersection of the Equator and the 100th meridian west longitude to the South Pole. The American Theater included North America (excluding Alaska) and South America

.

Here's a pic of a made up ribbon bar for Winston that

somebody was flogging on eBay last year. They said

up front in was a repro . . . cannot remember what it went for

I like it :jumping:

These are both from the first Gulf War, awarded to all personnel involved

The top one is from Saudi Arabia, it is for the Liberation of Kuwait

The bottom one is from Kuwait, it is for the Liberation of Kuwait

The white one is for the 4th Division

The displaced quadrant should face left

No clue as to originality

It is not an official medal awarded by the government

The St John Ambulance Service is a charitable organization with worldwide links

It looks to be a commemorative. . . perhaps for long service

Look here

http://www.sja.org.uk/sja/default.aspx

It comes with a C.O.A. from a reputable auction house

What auction house ?

Just curious

David,

That insignia is used by both genders(on the visor) up to the rank of CPO. Today, when we become a CPO, the device changes to an anchor(and gets changed for Senior Chief and Master Chief as well).

Thanks Paul

I was thinking about sending you a pm on this

I was looking for references on this and could find damned little regarding the

device and its use. I have some info on it being worn on ballcaps, but was

unsure of the E-1 to E-6 wear of visors. There are a great many pics of

females wearing, but a dearth of males

Yikes indeed at the ribbon bar

If your guy retired in 1977 there are three ribbons that shouldn't be in that group

These three required active service on or after the institution dates

Army Service - instituted in April 1981

Army Overseas Service - instituted in August 1981

USAF Military Training Instructor - instituted in 1998

--> edited to fix a boo boo <--

Magnificent bars indeed

Here is my only Egyptian

I am not a CG collector. It is a branch that has held my interest for many years, I do have some items, but not many

There is nothing wrong with the cap, it's the badge that is wrong. The same type of cap

has been worn by Chiefs in the Navy & CG for decades

On furthur research it looks like the device on your cap is primarily for CG females up to CPO

The CG Chiefs badge is below, as is a representation of the other badge being worn (by a friends daughter)

My perspective is limited and personal, but that's not the way I remember it in the 1Cav in 1970-71. Quite the opposite, even allowing for some gaming of the system. I would be reluctant to accept that generalization (and the accompanying rolling eyes) without substantiation. It demeans and cheapens the efforts of a lot of good men.

You are correct

It was a bad choice of words on my part

Mea Culpa

No disrespect was inferred, or intended

I cannot says as to vintage but I can tell you two things negative about the hat

1) The hat is for CPO, or Junior Officers

2) The insignia is for junior and senior enlisted under

CPO, and not appropriate for the cap

Actually I was thinking of Hugh Mills when I first saw this thread, but

had no concrete info to add

bolgarin - That is a magnificent ribbon and medal bar, double plus good is the photo

I thought that I had other Japanese ribbon bars scanned . . . cannot find the scans

The only scan I can find is this one . . . a vet bringback from Okinawa

Please forgive the early attempted watermark

His daughter had no idea

Here's the story of the crash

http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news.cfm?NewsID=28029

Glad it's legit

If I remember correctly that was thought initially to be a fliers bar

More than one said that it might be a repro :cheers:

Can you show the backs of the ribbon bars?

Thanks

I had never heard of him . . .

He must have been the record holder in Air Medals

No SS or DFC's are mentioned, and AM's were given quite liberally during

the war . . .

A google image shows a POW medal as well

The VUA and MUC are unit awards not personal. If he was in the unit during the awards

timeframe they were his to wear permanently

a 1911 & a M1 . . . What a treasue find !!!!!

The 107th Sanitary Train was part of the 32nd Infantry Division

Look here for info - http://www.32nd-division.org/history/ww1/32ww1org.html

107th Sanitary Train was part of the 32nd Inf Div

Look here-

http://www.32nd-division.org/history/ww1/32ww1org.html

Paul

That is a remarkable family collection

Thank you for sharing

Rick

I've heard the same regarding the YMCA (You Most likely Cannot Afford) from

veterans a long time ago . . . high into their eighties the bitterness was still

vivid . . . lack of ordinary items, and overcharging (up to 10X) were the

primary complaints