Bill Brouillard Jr.

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

On 16/06/2022 at 04:38, Peter Cornwell said:

Quite a souvenir and a beautiful piece of history. Cecil Bartlett SHAW was born in Folkestone, Kent, on 2 May 1883 and joined the Royal Navy as a Midshipman on 15 Sep 1897. In Jan 1899 he was serving aboard HMS Victorious in China transferring to HMS Goliath sometime prior to Jan 1901. He had a distinguished naval career retiring as a Commander. He emigrated to Australia where he died on 12 Jan 1946.

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

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

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Added for educational purposes

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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 

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File copy of his certificate

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

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

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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

On 18/06/2022 at 06:16, coldstream said:

Exceptionally nice group, case and photograph, any ideas where his full size group now resides? Thanks for showing us.

 

Regards, Simon.

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

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

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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!!

Must be valuable!!!

Bill

Major Jack Glenn USMC

I saw your post on the USMF, This is a great presentation on a subject that I knew nothing about.

Thank you for the article and sharing of your knowledge on this subject.

Bill