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    Sal

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    1. 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.

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    2. 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. 

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    3. 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. 

       

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    4. 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

       

       

       

       

       

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      The most interesting are the first 2 pages 

       

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    5. 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. 
       

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      And couple more that remain in my collection 

       

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    6. 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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