Bill Brouillard Jr.

Jens - Norris Newton Jones service number 644-35-42 enlisted in March 1942 in New Orleans LA - He was a Ships Cook and served his entire war service on the USS Carina. Bill

A good solid medal that is inexpensive - congratulations!! Bill

Great group!! Bill

26th Division had this clasp combination also Bill

Nice pre WWI Marine Corps Group Bill

Peter - These boxes would be incorrect since both medals were produced by the US Mint and the correct boxes would indicate it along with the medal title printed on the outer lid Bill

Peter - Thank you for the info - This thing was big and when we unfolded it it was again, quite huge!! Bill

Photos I recently found of Porter's Brevet Medal Bill

Engraved WWI Victory trio to a Marine who served in Cuba in 1917-18 Bill

Added for educational purposes Bill

Here is a grouping to a Seagoing Marine from WWI

Thank you for your comments - I am pleased with this group not only for the heroism but the Craftsmanship of the British miniature medals. Bill

At one time in the 1930's prominent numismatic collectors were able to buy military medals directly from the US Mint however before the mint sent them out they were engraved on the reverse or the rim "For Exhibition Purposes" - Also the Military would provide "Medal Boards" to VFW's, and Military installations. Over time as some of these places closed the medal boards would be put up for sale for a nominal amount or retrieved from the trash. Bill

I saw this discussed on a FB group and sorry to hear that you were a victim of fraud since the numbering was recently applied by someone who intended to deceive you. Bill

Nick - As a newer member I appreciate everything you have done for this forum and I think that advertising maybe a good thing and perhaps renew Interest in the forum for some long time members that have not posted in awhile Bill

File copy of his certificate

Found this photo in my files and thought I would share it Bill

These are My Dad's who passed in 2018 - Marine Corps 1951-54 Marine Corps Reserve 1954-58 Bill

Name unknown but it appears to be a Navy or Marine Officer that was awarded the US Army Soldiers Medal Custom set to Lt. Col. William Bristow

Not sure Simon - I saw them about 6 years ago in a Dix Noonan and Webb Catalog Bill

These photos were collected from various auction houses over the years Bill

A shared collection of photos from my collection and photos sent to me by other collectors Bill

This example belonged to Cpl. Harry E. Steele, US Marine Corps who was awarded the Silver Star Medal and CdG Medal in WWI - The Silver Citation Star has tarnished to black over time.

What is the number on it? - It could be traceable to a recipient Bill

Thank you for the additional info Rusty!!