My first US miniatures!

[CRBeery]

I found these recently in the case of an estate seller. He had no idea that they belonged together and was selling them as three different bars all at the same price per bar. It took me a minute to realize it was a three bar set and not a two as they were scattered in the display. I am guessing an Air Force General that served from pre WW2 through Viet Nam. These are not something I would normally buy but this is a nice group. I looked at one place on the net and to buy all of these new and have them mounted would cost me at least $100 more than I payed. I searched for a name and there were no documents or other clues. The seller had no idea of a name.

The medals:

#1) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

#2) Legion of Merit

#3) Distinguished Flying Cross

#4) Air Medal

#5) Purple Heart

#6) American Defense Medal

#7) American Campaign Medal

#8) European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

#9) WW2 Victory Medal

#10) WW2 Army Occupation Medal

#11) National Defense Service Medal

#12) Korean Service Medal

#13) Vietnam Service Medal

#14) Air Force Distinguished Service Order 1st Class – South Vietnam

#15) United Nations Korean Service Medal

#16) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal

Edited April 7, 2010 by CRBeery

[Ulsterman]

whoa- obviously someone who was in from 1940-1970 (+) and ended up a Colonel (+). Any chance one can see how many DCMs there were?

[Paul R]

Did you find this in Maine? Awesome! I only have seven minis mounted on mine. This guy was a real hero.

[CRBeery]

Paul,

The seller said they came from the San Antonio TX area.

[Paul R]

Paul,

The seller said they came from the San Antonio TX area.

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That makes sense! There are a lot of AF bases and retirees in that area.