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    Sal

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    1. Interesting, Order of Glory and Patriotic War I believe.
    2. Recreated Billingslea set Unattributed Naval Aviator LTCDR Leonard Harmon Unattributed but researching Unattributed but researching
    3. Not oft seen at all. Bill have you seen any examples in wear on a uniform?
    4. 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.
    5. 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
    6. 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
    7. 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
    8. My set, note the woven ladder on the ribbon bar vice silk screened on the suspension ribbon.
    9. 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.
    10. 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.
    11. 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…
    12. 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.
    13. Great information I’m very grateful for those details thank you.
    14. A truly gorgeous St. Agatha GC cased set. A beautiful order well crafted by Cravanzola. This set features a full length sash with beautiful sash badge in excellent condition. Additionally includes the breast Star marked on the reverse Cravanzola. All this beauty is housed in its full length case of issue. The inner pad is missing but displays beautifully nonetheless. Enamel is excellent condition as well. The Order of Saint Agatha (Italian: Ordine Equestre di Saint' Agata) is a State orderestablished on 5 June 1923 by the Grand and General Council of the Republic of San Marino. It is named after Saint Agatha, on whose feast day 5 February, Pope Clement XII reestablished the sovereignty of the republic in 1740. The order is presented to foreign nationals who have positively contributed charitable and other services for the benefit of the republic.
    15. Does anyone have an image of the lapel button, if there is one?
    16. A new addition to the fold, being from Buffalo NY we thought it was perfect.
    17. John its modern maybe 1980s? No enamel on reverse, might be from the US Lieutenancy or region of the order. With no sash I’d say not more than $200 but certainly a nice looking piece. The quality of manufacturing is diminished in the more modern pieces so if you can examine it do so
    18. Great thought thank you I hadn’t thought of that at all. It tracks with the cartoon nature of the whole thing.
    19. Seeking help in identifying and translating this manual. I did not take pictures of every page but a sampling to determine what it is. I found this in a blown out warehouse building on Camp Taji along with lots of other handmade log books. many thanks, Anthony The most interesting are the first 2 pages
    20. Reinhard This is the Hassan al Bakr Teacher Order. Looks like the better quality version vice in country later production which was much more crude in nature.
    21. A few of mine since we’re sharing. The first 2 used to be in my collection and the 3d is still. 1. Early pin back mounted kingdom era crossover. 2. Nice custom mounted 9 place with snaps, the reverse has writing if I recall, maybe the maker or recipient. 3. Custom 3 place likely theater made, crude assembly but I liked the rustic nature of it. And couple more that remain in my collection
    22. A few more favorites Top was purchased at an antique auction in NC close to 25 years ago. Nothing super special but it keeps my attention. Next is a bear one bu Morris Katz who was known as the worlds fastest painter; creating one on Letterman in a minute I think. He did a lot of clowns but his Asian and other scenes I find most beautiful. Last is another from my friend Alixandra Martin
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