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In good shape with minor wear. If you have any problems upon receiving your item, please contact me so that I can help. See pictures for details. Quarter in Picture for scale.

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Available is an original United States Navy China Service Campaign Medal. The Medal was awarded to United States Navy personnel. It was instituted by Navy Department General Order No. 176 on 1 July 1942. The medal recognized service to those who 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 medal comes on its original full wrap broach mounted ribbon with a rotating catch. The unnumbered rim of the medal contains the tell-tale signs of milling mark associated with the U. Mint Contract; a soldered suspension ring and milled edge. This medal, and the Second Nicaraguan, Yangtze Service and Dominican Campaign medal all came from the same source and were likely awarded to the same individual. However, I do not have an attribution. The medal and ribbon are in good condition but does show some light age. Please be sure to check out the pictures I have posted and judge condition for yourself. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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Available is an original United States Navy Expeditionary Medal that is uncommon to find. The medal was established on 5 August 1936. General Orders of the Department of the Navy which created the medal state, The medal will be awarded to the officers and enlisted men of the Navy who were confirmed to have landed on foreign territory and engaged in operations against armed opposition, or operated under circumstances which, after full consideration, shall be deemed to merit special recognition and for which no service or campaign medal has been awarded. The Navy Expeditionary Medal is retroactively authorized to February 12, 1874. The medal comes on its original full wrap broach mounted ribbon with a rotating catch. The unnumbered rim of the medal contains the tell-tale signs of milling mark associated with the early U. Mint Contract; soldered suspension ring and milled edge. This is a strike that likely dates sometime from the medal was established to before World War II. The medal and ribbon are in good condition but does show some light age to both the ribbon and planchet. Please be sure to check out the pictures I have posted and judge condition for yourself. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

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Pre-WWII Model 1852 USN-US Navy-Naval Officers Etched Sword with Scabbard and Sword Knot. The ricasso is marked “Horstmann” over “Philadelphia” and behind the washer is “Germany”. The brass guard and grip have a little movement. The twisted wire is complete. The quillion has a little bend. The sword knot has some wear on the actual knot and the strap looks solid. The etched blade has the name William C. Straub” on it, the spine has what looks like a “7 on it, has not been sharpened but the tip is sharp, no nicks, and there are some small rust spots scattered throughout. The leather wrapped metal scabbard is solid with little wear except there is a break about an inch above the drag piece and there are a few pinches to the scabbard that cause the sword to go in very tightly! Length of the blade measures 32″ (3/4″ wide x 3/16″ thick), length of the sword is 37 1/4″, and overall in the scabbard it is 38. Check out my other War items!! Including More Swords and Many Bayonets! The item “Pre-WWII Horstmann Model 1852 USN US Navy-Naval Officers Etched Sword withScabbard” is in sale since Thursday, October 1, 2020. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Edged Weapons”. The seller is “twistedlifesupplies” and is located in Berlin, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Horstmann
• Theme: Militaria
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Region of Origin: United States
• Conflict: WW II (1939-45)

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This is an extremely fine pre-World War II U. Navy/Marine Corps Distinguished Service Medal with split broach that is in excellent condition. The planchet is with a beautiful gold frosted finish and flawless enamel work. It is with correct beveled edge. The star is with white enamel, anchor in the center, and with gold balls at the tips of the arms. The hinge between the star and the planchet swings freely and is of the correct thicker style that is characteristic of the pre and WWII issue pieces. The planchet is suspended from a clean ribbon that is mounted on a split broach with functional pin and roller locking catch assembly. The item “PRE-WWII U. S. NAVY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL withSPLIT BROACH” is in sale since Thursday, August 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals & Ribbons”. The seller is “thedogfacesoldier” and is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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