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    1. army historian
      It's a "Rare" US 1955 TEST STRIP Airman 1st Class - goggle "non us air force rank insignia". There is an explanation on USMILITARIA Form. George
    2. army historian
      Hello Paul, by my research (and help USMILITARIA) I have 1-2 WO's, and an LCDR. I am still working on nailing him down. One of them was on the USS Henley DD-391 at Pearl Harbor (during the attack). More later. Thanks George
    3. army historian
      Hello I just traded for this group of 6 (double 3 medal mounted) group. The Good Conduct is named "William Lee Davis 1931" and the 1935 and 1939 dated bars have his name on back. The Yangtze Medal is numbered M.No 2367. I have been doing some research and have two possible 1942 Warrant Officers, and one LCDR. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks George
    4. army historian
      No not numbered - only the early issues were (c.1936) with the ring suspension. George
    5. army historian
      Thank you Hendrik - that would explain the lack of WW1 medals. George
    6. army historian
      So Ken - since the last ribbon is the volunteer service 1915-1918 do you think, the WW1 ribbons would follow? 1848-1918 Independence, WW1 Medal, and WW1 Victory? Thanks George
    7. army historian
      Is this ribbon bar even possible? Libya 1911 - No WW1, Spanish Civil War, Ethiopia 1936-1942, No WW2, served in the Colonies? I also entered this under Axis. Thank George
    8. army historian
      Is this ribbon bar even possible? Libya 1911 - No WW1, Spanish Civil War, Ethiopia 1936-1942, No WW2, served in the Colonies? Thank George
    9. army historian
      My latest pick-ups (for Samoa 1888) article. United State Navy and Marine Corp Expeditionary Medals (1950's). Can't find the 1936 first type (and very expensive). These were awarded for many campaigns including "Hawaii 1874" and "Samoa 1889". George
    10. army historian
      Thank you both - I noticed his other stuff was repo. George
    11. army historian
      I am asking for options on this "remounted" pair. Thanks George
    12. army historian
      Thanks Ulsterman. I would post more of these small US/National Guard groups if there was any interest. George
    13. army historian
      Hello Piekenier - the clasp is not ribbon width it is 7mm x 34mm. George
    14. army historian
      Wow! great and sad story.
    15. army historian
      Well I got an answer off USMilitaria forum - it is an early post WW2 striking worth a little more that the later ones. While looking at this and my father's Philippine Liberation medal - I have come to the conclusion the US is and has been a Colonial/Imperialistic power and almost all it's medals reflect that, starting way way back. George
    16. army historian
      Yes Ulsterman - If you mean the "California Adjutant General's bi-annual Reports". I have gathered a lot of information from them. They are a great source of information if you can find them (they are not easy to locate). George
    17. army historian
      Hello all, I am going through my uncle's WW2 medals for remounting. I noticed his China Service Medal is about 1/8" or 3MM thick, much thicker than normal. Is this an early striking? Also is it worth more than the normal medals? Thanks George
    18. army historian
      hzenba2012 - I don't mind (not much interest in California or National Guard stuff anyway). Go ahead - I will see if I can help. George
    19. army historian
      Here you go piekenier - not the best. The prongs have been repaired? The clasp is not ribbon width, it is 34mm. Thanks George
    20. army historian
      piekenier is correct the artists (engraver's) name the Kaiser designed the medal. - it is a good original piece. Cheers George
    21. army historian
      Thanks Claudius - I have removed the copy clasp and will keep it - in case I get any information. I am very happy with the bar as is and the price was not bad either. I always look forward to hearing from you. George
    22. army historian
      Well the group showed up - and surprise the Colonial Medal is a good original, Saschaw you were correct. Thanks
    23. army historian
      Hello all this clasp came on a group of 4 medals (with good colonial Medal). My question is first I do not think this was a early period clasp. Second It does not look like the recent copies (fakes) which have diamond impressed backing. Is this possibly a 1920's or pre-1945 clasp? Thanks in advanced.
    24. army historian
      Beautiful bar (envy). Thanks for posting.
    25. army historian
      Thanks Saschaw. You are correct. For the time the Portuguese decoration seems the most possible, considering the colonial borders that both countries had. George
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