NEW! Relief Society for Military Wounded membership medal. The SBBM (Société de Secours aux Blessés Militaires) was actually the first organization (title) of the French Red Cross (in the followance of the roughly outlined ideas during signing of first Geneva Convetion), founded in 1864. The original SBBM had split into 3 branches: SBBM, ADF (1879 - Association of Ladies of France - this was meant for women of Catholic orientation) and UFF (1881 - Union of the Women of France, meant for the women of Protestant orientation). Action of all 3 branches were jointly managed by a Central Committee (established in 1907) and continued to operate until 1940 when CRF (Croix-Rouge Française) was established.
Medal offered here is remarkable due to attribution. Beautifully hand engraved on the revese : " 1918 Anna C. Maxwell". This would definitely be the SBBM honourary membership badge of one of the most infuential women in the American Red Cross - Anna Caroline Maxwell, credited with being instrumental in establishing of the US Army Nurse Corps. She is often referred to as "American Florence Nightingale".
Original medal in silvered copper, shows slight wear. Ribbon lightly soiled, complete with originally arranged safety pin fastener. Rare opportunity to own this historically important item in the 'life' of the American Red Cross. Medal measures 26.1mm in width (oval part). Item # Fra-296 *SOLD*
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Commander of the Legion of Merit, this second highest grade was awarded to foreign recipients who were equivalent to a chie of staff in the United States, or to a leader lower then the head of state. Good quality, complete with original ribbon. Excellent condition, older vintage. 57mm wide. Original. Item # Us-21
US Military Veterans of Foreign Wars, Honorary Companion's class neck badge. Manufactured in gilt by the reknown French maker A.Chobillon in Paris (punch mark to suspension 'AXC'). Very good quality and excellent condition. Ribbon shows slight wear. This very large neck badge measures 55mm in width (2 1/8 inches). Complete with neck ribbon and ties. It would have been issued for the WW2 or the Korean War period.
According to the Order's Statutes, this highest class was issued in accordance to: "Section 6. Honorary Companionship The President of the United States ; ex-Presidents of the United States ; General Officers of the Army of the United States, not below the rank of Major-General; Flag Officers of the Navy of the United States, not below the rank of Rear-Admiral ; shall alone be eligible to Honorary Companionship in this Order, and when admitted shall be known as "Honorary Companions."
This is an original issue item (copies exist). Item # Us-19 *SOLD*
Consignment
WWI period, US junior/reserve styled half-wing. Hand made in silver. Very interesting is fact that wing is oriented the other way (left side). Quality is very good, considering it being all hand made. It is actually made up of 2 separate sheets, one with all the details of the front and the backing piece which features jeweller quality locking pin fastener. The 2 halves appear to have been either soldered or glued together. Letters 'US' made in brass or such, also attached to the shield. Most likely field-made during the War and fitted with backing/pin later. In any case, most interesting badge. Material tested for '800' or higher silver content (except the letters). 63mm x 28mm.
Item # Con-Avi-1 (305)
Consignment
$305.00
Order - Society of Colonial Wars 1607-1775 - Fortier Pro Patria - breast badge in silver gilt. Amazing design, quality and workmanship as crafted by a renowned firm in Philadelphia: J.E. Caldwell & Co. Badge of early vintage, probably early 1900's or so. Member's number engraved to base of the crown suspension: "N.Y. 2489". Original ribbon and fastening clasp. Superb enamels and gilding. Multi part construction. We have some limited research of the owner and this will be provided to a buyer. Membership # 2489 belonged to a Captain in the U.S. Weather Bureau named William Washington Neifert. His ancestor served for 3 years with Pennsylvania Militia starting in 1757 as member of 1st Battalion under Capt. J.N. Wettersholts and saw action during French and Indian War around Susquehanna River. Badge is 39.6mm wide. Ribbon shows some wear but is definitely original. Most excellent example. Item # Us-16 *SOLD*
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WW1 Interallied Victory Medal with 'SIBERIA' clasp. Official type 2 (Laslo). All original parts. Clasp die struck (not cast). Shows age and slight wear. Army service clasp 'SIBERIA' is one of the scarcer along the numerous clasp as issued for the American version of the Victory medals. Most interesting, very rare and guaranteed original. 36mm dia. Item # Us-15 (325)
US - German, unknown association decoration. Founded in 1886. Front shows American eagle clasping crossed rifle and sword. Below, iron cross with letters K. D. V (or U) and Toledo. Reverse of cross is inscribed in German: 'Gegrundet Am 1ten Marz 1886'. Below maker's mark: Steinert & B.Co, St. Louis. Pinback fastener on the reverse of the eagle. Silver-plated on bronze. Very nicely made. Shows age and use, but very good condition. 40mm x 58mm. Item # Us-5 *SOLD*
Foresters of America award. "C. Rice" engraved on clasp. Highly decorative, appears to be of early 1900's vintage. Badge in sterling silver, by Mason MFG. Co. Patterson, N.J. Horizontal pin fastener. Nicely toned with age. Great condition. 125 x 44 mm. (35) Item # Us-10.
Older (WW2/Korea) US Army Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon Bar with an Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) for a second (subsequent) Award. The Presidential Unit Citation was originally established as the Distinguished Unit Citation on February 26, 1942 (as amended). Its official designation was changed to the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) on November 3, 1966. Brass, original gilding mostly worn (visible on reverse though). Proper regulation size: 1 7/16 x 9/16 inch. Shows age and wear. Please note this is NOT a modern re-make (dominating Internet catalogues currently). Pinch type fasteners). Item # Us-14 *SOLD*
Military Order of the World Wars. This organization was founded in 1919 by officers who had served under General of the Armies, John J. Pershing, to perpetuate ideals for which they had fought during WWI. In fact, the Order was originally named the American Officers of the Great War. It was incorporated by an Act of Congress on January 27, 1919. The Order was intended to be the successor to the Society of the Cincinnati for George Washington's officers of the Continental Army and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of federal officers who served in the Civil War. Bronze gilt badge by Medalic Art Co. N.Y (marked to reverse). Red enamels intact. Some light wear to gilding. Complete with neck ribbon and two gilt palms. Older quality badge with original suspension. 44 x 47 mm. Item # Us-11. *SOLD*
Grand Army of Republic badge (1878-1903). Star in bronze. Etched in black, letters: GAR. Pale blue ribbon with a bar. Top bar has horizontal pin for fastener. Reverse of the star marked: 'C.M. Robbins, Maker ,Attleboro.Mass'. Shows wear points and age. Nice patina. Would clean nicely. 33mm across arms. Item #Us-12 *SOLD*
USA Interallied Victory Medal, original ribbon. Laslo - official type II . Very good condition. Item # US-13 (38)
Sons of Revolution 1883 badge, 3rd type. Awarded to: 'The Rev d. Charles Edward Brugler Feby. 14th 1893' (engraved to reverse). Crafted in gold (probably 14K) and dark blue enamels. Obverse shows soldier and date 1775, surrounded by 13 stars on blue enamel. Remarkable original silk ribbon suspended from original clasp. Reverse with B. Franklin's bust, inscribed: Sons Of The Revolution 1883'. Finely crafted eagle suspension also engraved: "1091". Made by famous jewelers of Bailey Banks & Biddle of Philadelphia. Exquisite multi-piece construction. This rare piece is in very good condition but shows age. Featured in 'Octopus Books' - "The pleasure of Jewellery and Gemstones", page 65. Item # Us 1. *SOLD*
Cavalry decoration in silver by 'Tiffany & Co.'. Very interesting piece. Silver, garter with cavalry motiffs. Red ribbon with stamped insignia (like the badge). Silver clasp. Appears to bo of age, alas I do not know anything about it. Very interesting though. 32mm. Great quality badge (as can be expected from Tiffany). Engraved reverse: 'Richard Atkinson'. Maker's stamp to bottom. ITem # Us. 4 *SOLD*
1898-1902 Spanish War Veterans commemorative decoration. Great looking item, suspension of arms, eagle/wreath device with pin for fastening (serial # stamp to reverse: C 2684). Great condition, original silk ribbon. Darkened bronze. Item # Us. 7 *SOLD*
WW1 service commemorative decoration. Wyoming County, NY. Gilt bronze (wear to gilding). Maker in relief, appears to be Amico, Newark NJ. Original ribbon. Shows wear. Interesting piece. Item # Us. 8 *SOLD*
WW1 Interallied Victory medal. Shows age and wear. Bronze. Replacement ribbon, original attachment clasp. Item # Us. 9 *SOLD*