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Very rare only example i have ever seen for sale, direct from a navy CPO estate who served on the USS Valdez…. One of the main things denoting this to be a correct commissioning medal is the DE designation this designation only existed July of 1974 to June of 1975. DE stood for Destoryer Escort which was changed to Frigate. USS Valdez (FF-1096) is the forty-fifth Knox-class frigate and was built by Avondale Shipyard, Westwego, Louisiana, and originally designated as an ocean escort (DE-1096). Commissioned in the United States Navy from 1974 to 1991, she was the first U. In 1998, Valdez was leased to Taiwan and renamed Yi Yang (FF-939). Well worth a read and some research…. If something ever happens with china down the line this very rare never seen medal might be worth a fortune. A small lot of other items belonging to him is also listed… Commissioning medals are tough to price they rarely enter the market and prices range from 20 dollars to thousands… Please see my other militaria and collectibles!

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If that, please let us know within 3 days you got the item.

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ORIGINAL UNITED STATES NAVY CHINA SERVICE MEDAL W/ FULL WRAP BROOCH & TITLED “CHINA SERVICE” BOX. PRODUCED BY THE U. RIBBON DRAPE TESTED U. The China Service Medal was a service medal awarded to U. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard personnel. The medal was instituted by Navy Department General Order No. 176 on 1 July 1942. The medal recognized service in and around China before and after World War II. Served ashore in China or who were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of the operations in China between 7 July 1937, and 7 September 1939. The commemorative purposes for which the China Service Medal was established and authorized by General Order No. 176, dated 1 July 1942, are extended to include the services performed by personnel of the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard during the operations in China subsequent to 2 September 1945, and until a terminal date to be designated. It is further provided that the Secretary of the Navy may tender this medal to personnel of the Army or other components of the Armed Forces of the United States for service which he may determine to be commensurate with and consistent with the services for which the award is made to personnel in the naval service, and this provision for tender shall apply for all periods of time for which award of this medal is authorized. Served ashore in China or were attached to any of the vessels that operated in support of operations in China between September 2, 1945, and April 1, 1957. The medal will be awarded to individuals who shall have been attached to, present, and serving on permanent duty with an organization of the naval service of the United States credited by the Secretary of the Navy with having participated in operations in China. Service In a passenger status, or as an observer, visitor, courier, escort, inspector, or other similar status when not permanently attached to an eligible unit, is not creditable toward eligibility for the above medal. Services performed in the Asiatic-Pacific area between 3 September 1945 and 2 March 1946, inclusive, shall not be credited toward individual eligibility for the China Service Medal unless the individual is already eligible for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal for services performed prior to 2 September 1945. The China Service Medal shall not be awarded for any service for which another service medal is authorized except as provided in paragraph 2 above and not more than one medal shall be awarded to any individual. No clasps, distinguishing devices, or other insignia are authorized to be worn on the corresponding service ribbon except that Individuals to whom the medal has been or may be awarded for service performed under General Order No. 176, of 1 July 1942, shall upon becoming eligible for this award for service performed subsequent to 2 September 1945, wear a bronze star signifying the second award on the ribbon of the medal and on the service ribbon. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you!

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The medal was made by the United States Mint Bailey Banks & Biddle Company and is numbered on the rim in the 6 o’clock position, “6571”. It comes professionally re-ribboned on an old ribbon (does not glow under a black light) on its original split broach that has an open loop catch. The Mexican Service Medal is an award of the United States Navy. It recognizes those service members who performed military service between the dates of April 12, 1911 and June 16, 1919. To be awarded the Mexican Service Medal, a service member was required to perform military duty during the time period of eligibility and in one of the following military engagements. Veracruz Expedition: April 21 to November 23, 1914. Punitive Expedition into Mexico: March 14, 1916 to February 7, 1917. Buena Vista, Mexico: December 1, 1917. San Bernardino Canyon, Mexico: December 26, 1917. La Grulla, Texas: January 8 – January 9, 1918. Pilares, Chihuahua: March 28, 1918. Nogales, Arizona: November 1-26, 1915, or August 27, 1918. El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua: June 15 – June 16, 1919. The United States Navy issued the Mexican Service Medal to members of the Navy and Marines who participated in any of the above actions, as well as to service members who served aboard U. Naval vessels patrolling Mexican waters between April 21 and November 26, 1914, or between March 14, 1916, and February 7, 1917. The Mexican Service Medal was also awarded to any service member who was wounded or killed while participating in action any against hostile Mexican forces between April 12, 1911 and February 7, 1917. The medal and ribbon are in are in good condition but does show some age as can be seen in the photos. Please be sure to check out the large photos I have posted and judge condition for yourself. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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(Please read entire listing carefully, especially Description and Condition portions). VINTAGE US Navy Marine 1898 Spanish Campaign Medal for Service Numbered 5901. Up for sale is this 1898 USMC Spanish Campain Medal split brooch produced by the US Mint. This is a rare official un numbered contract. Based on an on-line roll tool, we believe this medal to be associated with C. There were limited production of this strike with not many in circulation. The Spanish Campaign Medal was a military award of the United States Armed Forces which recognized those men of the U. Military who had served in the Spanish–American War. Although a single decoration, there were two versions of the Spanish Campaign Medal, one for men of the United States Army and another for the forces of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. For service in the West Indies, the Navy awarded the West Indies Campaign Medal as well as the Sampson Medal which was authorized by a joint resolution of Congress in 1901. In 1913, the Navy discontinued the award of the West Indies Campaign Medal and extended the criteria of the Spanish Campaign Medal to any man of the Navy or Marine Corps who had served on active duty during the Spanish–American War. The ribbon was also changed from red and yellow to blue and yellow in order not to offend the colors of Spain. This is a MUST HAVE for your collection! DON’T MISS OUT! 3″ Tall (including the ribbon); Metal portion is a tiny bigger than 1.25″. Very Good to Excellent. In general, the first photos concentrate on providing view from all sides and any markings. The last photos are generally utilized to focus on any condition issues that may exist. We will be happy to answer any additional questions which you may have or provide additional photos if necessary to aid in your evaluation. To view our other listings. You may need to search on a key word to find your specific item. The costs are only applicable to the contiguous 48 states. A little bit about us. Hello, we are antiques and collectible dealers who find most of our items at garage sales, auctions, and flea markets. We are not experts on many of the items which we sell, but we do try to provide you with detailed descriptions and whatever research / knowledge we have on it. We have been collecting for over 30 years now and have many items in our inventory i. Lovingly packed in boxes which have not seen the light of day for many years. We have a little bit of everything so please view our other listings. We try our best to accurately describe all items but please view photos as they are the best representation of condition. If we notice the smell of smoke, we do mention it under condition. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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ITEM UP FOR SALE IS ONE CURRENT MANUFACTURED. FULL SIZE MEDAL FOR THE U. 9 FULL SIZE MEDALS AND WINGS. SOUTH WEST ASIA MEDAL. ALL FULL SIZE MEDALS AS SHOWN IN PICTURES. MEDALS WERE FOUND IN A STORAGE UNIT, WITH NO FORWARDING ADDRESS. THESE ARE FOR A COLLECTOR OR SERVICE MEMBER TO USE OR DISPLAY AS APPROPRIATE. You will be thrilled when this uniform item arrives. Just please request an invoice. Please check out my other auctions, THANKS! I don’t know what these costs would be and won’t be able to calculate them. I will not change the value of the product in any way or mark it as gift.

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Super rare emblem keepsake charm from 1965 operation deep freeze Christmas. Blessings our Lady of the snows protect us in great condition. Still as you could see from all the clear photos. Amazing piece to add to your collection.

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Came with a group of US Navy medals. A very rare original. See photos for more details.

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Edward Cutler US Navy grouping, he served in WWII and Korea, includes named Good Conduct Navy Medal. Patches, lock, spoon, photos, docs and more as seen.

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