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Hi all, I felt that not much appears on the site related to United States Medals Groups. Yes, there are Silver Stars, Purple Hearts, and a lot of KIA. So I am posting this interesting Group. I will not go into any depth on the man as he is still living. Enjoy Captain Albert Note: he was Assistant Adjutant General of California.

Brigadier General Daniel L. Brennan's medals, awards and honors:

1. Legion of Merit engraved "Daniel L. Brennan"

2. Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 clusters engraved "Daniel L. Brennan"

3. Army Commendation Medal (cased set) engraved "Daniel L. Brennan"

4. Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal w/ 1 cluster engraved "Daniel L. Brennan"

5. National Defense Service Medal (Desert Shield/Storm, Selected Reserve)

6. Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ gold hour glass

7. Army Service Ribbon

8. California Medal of Merit (Type 3)

9. California Commendation Medal (Type 1 "memen" type)

10. California Meritorious Unit Award w/ 1 cluster

11. California Good Conduct Ribbon

12. Type 2, variety 2 (WB) California Service Medal w/ 1 Gold & 1 Silver Redwood

Clusters (modified clutch bar) awarded (1965)

13. California State Service Ribbon w/ 4 Br. Diamonds

14. California 100 % Drill Ribbon w/ 2 Silver Stars and 1 Bronze star.

15. California 100 % Drill Badge with bars: 1956; 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960

16. Sharpshooter Marksman Badge w/bars: Rifle, Machinegun, Pistol

17. National Guard Association of the United States Meritorious Service Award (plaque) do not have, but I do have the ribbon bar

18. Brigadier General Vehicle Flag

BG Brennan's Dress Green Service hat

BG Brennan's Dress Blue Coat and Mess Dress Blues (Coat and Pants),(Colonel)

BG Brennan's Dog Tag

Thank you all for replying, I forgot about this post, sorry. He did have a 1924 expert marksman badge with "Pistol-M" and "Aerial Gunner" bars, also the 1902 Sharpshooter badge. Captain Albert

First thank you Naxos, for the quick reply and translation. I really appreciate your help.

Lorenzo, I got the document in part of a trade deal. I do not think it is expensive. Since I have not tried to buy one, I can not give you a value. Sorry Captain Albert

Any help would be welcome on this award document. I can not read German, nor decipher this script. Thanks Captain Albert

Good article, first time reading about this, but who wants to carry the body around of a guy who killed many Coalition force members the head is lite and all you need to I.D. the insurgent. Plus if you have been to Afganistan you will see it is a place you can not maneuver your vehicles they probabely were on foot.

Lorenzo

Yes, if beheading is so taboo, why hasn't anyone done anything about all the Americans, etc., beheaded by Muslim terrorist. What is good for the goose is good for the gander. If it were me I would stuff the body parts in a pig, and bury the pig upside down facing west! If you do not respect my culture and religion, why should I respect yours? We should educate the Afghans about what is happening to the rest of the world, not just there little dirt spot! Captain Albert :violent:

Hi Noor, The middle ribbon in the 2nd row from the top is the United Nations Korea Medal. Good Luck George

Thanks for posting Chris, That is a neat write up and nice medal and booklet. I was begining to feel no one was interested in the subject. Cheers Captain Albert

Greetings gentlemen,

I've developed an interest in collecting medals from the Spanish American War, inlcuding those from the veterans organizations. However, I know next to nothing about them. I recently purchased an enlisted man's veteran medal but hesitate to go further without knowing what I'm looking at. Can anyone recommend reference materials or web sites?

Many Thanks,

--jeff

Jeff, here is a small list I have on traceable U.S. Army Campaign medals:

ARMY

CIVIL WAR No. 1-554 (also Navy Civil War)

INDIAN WARS No. 1-1927

CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION No. 1-1228 & 1501-1634

SPANISH CAMPAIGN No. 1-7800 & 8001-8140

PHILIPPINE CAMPAIGN No. 1-23250 & 24001-25000

PHILIPPINE CONGRESSIONAL No. 1-6179

CUBAN PACIFICATION No.1-6339

CUBAN OCCUPATION No.1-4102

PORTO RICAN OCCUPATION 1-200 & No.201-320

MEXICAN SERVICE MEDAL No.1-10000, & 10001-12529

SPANISH WAR SERVICE 1-16650

MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE 1-34012

Ulsterman is correct, try google search, and check OMSA medal database. Cheers Captain Albert

Scott, other than the Crown 3rd should come before Red Eagle 4th, (maybe someone substituted 3rd Crown for original 4th), it looks nice. Cheers Captain Albert

1483... the year martin Luther was born.... yet... the popes hat is at the top!

Luther cuts away at catholic dogma....

only 3 reindeer instead of 8????? Lets assume these 3 are Dasher, Donner and Blitzen....

Where are Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet and Cupid?

Does this mean that strong Lutheren faith will be martial (Dasher, Donner, Blitzen)? Will a laid back live and let live philosophy be replaced by a tyranny Leaning towards being Anti Gay (Dancer and Prancer), Anti Loose women (Vixen), against extra terrestrial (Comet) and against love (Cupid)....

Did the pope kill the happy five... or did Luther wish them away?

I think that lid may solve all of lifes riddles if interpreted right......

Chris, I know nothing about the box except it looks nice, but I love your post. Cheers Captain Albert

Hi Williams Militaria, Welcome. What do you carry? Do you have a website? Cheers Captain Albert

looks like an austro-hungarian combat leadership badge

Thanks Eric, I spent a lot of time and eye sight trying to compare the badge in the photo with various Stormtroopers, flying, and other badges. I have come to the conclusion it is a 1922 Hungarian Combat Leadership Badge. You were correct. Cheers Captain Albert :cheers:

Hi Albert,

There is only the one Laurentz-Campbell listed in the 1870 Prussian Army List in KR. 7 (and indeed the whole Prussian Army) and just the one listed in the Regimental history. His service with the Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha is shown in the scan from that history. The same fornames are given in the Ordensliste entry for the award of the Iron Cross 2nd Class. It would certainly appear that it was Edmund who was present at Vionville and who won the EK2.

Regards

Glenn

Thanks, I believe you are correct - great painting. Captain Albert

The Spanish American War period, can be expensive or cheap. Most Veterans society medals go for about US $50 to $100., with $100. being the highest, I would pay for a common medal. The US Campaign medals range in price $10.00 (Current restrike) to a lot on money for ID'ed numbered medals or groups. The numbered medals are not all traceable. You would need to get information from a US collector. Here is a website to start: http://www.spanamwar.com/medals.htm Also use the internet. Cheers Captain Albert

Beautiful shako, I will share, with US model 1881 Indian Scout Dress Helmet. Captain Albert

Chris, Great uniforms, history and write ups. I will try to post mine. I don't have a lot of WW1, But I do have 3 to the US Army, and one to a California Naval Militia Officer. The Naval Militia Officer Lt. Adolph Berry Adam - I wrote a post on under "The Recipients Story". He was Naval so may not belong here. Captain Albert

See: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41100 .

Hi! I am not an expert, but the way it is printed and the symbol led me to believe it is possible WW1 or even pre-WW1. I have an 1870 parchment document with the same crest. Also although the reference to the Arab, is not politically correct, the Koran allows Muslims to lie to any infidel. So the statement is very astute, and correct. Cheers Captain Albert

Thanks Leigh, Yes I am aware of those two sites. Thanks for your reply, Captain Albert

British headgear is not my field now, had in the past pre-ww1 21st Lancer complete uniform, and others. The cap looks good - moth tacking on top, darkening on front around badge, and old chin strap. In side looks OK, with proper marks. I do not know about badge (not my field). You can not always go on price - on ebay, sometimes very good stuff sells low, except German and old British medals. note: I got these two off ebay recently. Bavarian Order of Military Merit 4th with swords (extra fine - no chipping, marked "800" on back of sword arm - dealer did not mention) $323.00 US with postage). Hesse-Darmstadt 1840-1866 Field Service Medal no ribbon 1st type US $17.00 with postage. Hope this helps Captain Albert

Glenn, are sure this is not Ronald's brother. There were two of them serving in the German Army. I found this photo of Baron Craignish (Laurentz in England). As you can see he is wearing a mess of orders. He was ADC to the Duke of Saxe-Colburg-Gotha. He was born 24 Dec 1836 in New South Wales, Australia. He died in 1897. Captain Albert

I ran across this Scottish soldier of fortune who served in the 7th Magdeburg Cuirassiers at Vionville Mars la Tour in 1870. He was listed as a Lieutenant, wounded in the action, awarded EK2. Later 1886 created Baron Craignish, and Order from Saxe Colburg Gotha. He was commissioned from the ranks for the Battle of Sadowa (Koniggratz 1866)

Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell, created Baron Craignish by Ernest II., reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, dated at Gotha nth September 1882, and by Royal Licence, dated 4th January 1883, granted permission to use the title in this country (England) ; born 24th December 1836. Married, 1st September 1862, Jessie Fanny Maleb, daughter of Lieutenant -General Alfred William Lucas, C.B., and by her, who obtained a divorce in 1879, had issue : — (a) Ronald, second Baron Craignish, of the Duchy of Saxe- Coburg, and Gotha ; born 6th April 1866. Succeeded his father 1897. {b) Colin, died in infancy. He married second, 20th March 1883, Charlotte Sophia,daughter of Charles Meeking of Rich- ings Park, who died l0th April 1889. He married third, 6th August 1892, Emily Margaret, daughter of Colonel Hugh Mitchell, Madras Army. He died 22nd December 1897.

Does anyone have any more information, ranksliste, or picture etc.? Cheers Captain Albert<br style=""> <br style="">

You need to indicate which one you are talking about. Also an enlargement of the cap, and shoulder boards would help, and name. Cheers Captain Albert

It look like either an 1870 EK 2 or the Krieger Verdienst Medal to me. Probably in the order he received them. Cheers Captain Albert

YES, people forget. The United States Quartermaster Corps ordered 550,000 Purple Hearts for the invasion! Most estimates of causalities for the landings were a million or more for just US. My father was a Combat Engineer on El Shima in the Ryukyu Islands. My father-in-law was at the San Francisco Harbor Defenses (back from Greenland) and would have been sent to the invasion of Japan. One of my Uncles was in the Pacific, and another was there also in the Navy. I do not believe any would have survived. So I and my wife and a number of cousins would not have been born. I believe the bombs though very destructive (200,000 lives) really saved millions of soldiers and Japanese civilians. A note: the firebombs raids on Tokyo killed 250,000 civilians, that is more than both atomic bombs. Captain Albert

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Is it 3 piece construction, with magnetic center? Any numbers on ring? Captain Albert