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ITEM:
Antique Vintage Early US WWI Machine Gun Battalion Medal w/Drop Ribbon - NAMED!!
In FANTASTIC Archival Condition.
Over 100 years old!
- HISTORICAL ITEM - PERFECT for MUSEUM or DISPLAY.
- Please use photo for final determination on issue and condition -
*NOTES*Medal is 1.25 inches in diameter.
- Appears to be plated - silver maybe but no markings - In museum worthy condition.
- Early issue with a full black drop ribbon behind the ribbon drape.
- NAMED: PVT. 1CL JOSEPH B. VIAR 1875533
- Ribbon Color BRIGHT and no fading - looks like barely used though some plating loss - perhaps one of very few that have survived in the US - in any condition!
- PERFECT for any Collection, Museum Display, History or Veterans Day Exhibit or Collector Gift.
- Came with a AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) 2 chevron pin, blue background, offered on different listing.
- ALL 100% of proceeds goes to help Inner-City Youth & Scouts
- Info from the web about Company C, 318th MG Battalion:
Key Details About The WWI 318th Machine Gun Battalion:
Company C of the 318th Machine Gun Battalionserved with the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during World War I as part of the 81st Infantry Division("Wildcats"), training in 1917, deploying to France in 1918, and returning to the United States for demobilization in 1919.Key Unit History
- Formation:Organized in late 1917; personnel primarily drew from southeastern states into the 81st Division.
- Overseas Movement:Sailed for Europe in July 1918 aboard transports like theSS Melitalanding in England before moving to France.
- Combat Action:Fought along the Western Front in France, including operations in the Verdun sector near the end of the war in late 1918.
- Return & Muster Out:Remained in France post-Armistice until returning to the United States for demobilization in mid-1919
PROVENANCE:
EARLY US Personal Medals Earned and Awarded to recipient from recent estate collection!
Remember, only FIRST ITEM shown is for sale on this listing. Issue information and date estimates shown are what was with the items or from best info available!!
CONDITION:
( !!!!!!!Use Photo for Final Determination of Condition !!!!!!! )
Here everything is invery NICE to EXCELLENT condition ready for display.This is a great start forHistory or Museum Display!!.
COMBINED SHIPPING:
If you wish to purchasemore than one item in different listingsin the set price area, we will refund shipping excess. We will always combine when we can. ALL proceeds still go to a GOOD CAUSE.
ABBREVIATIONS:
VG=Very - (About What Year Isued)
Remember-YOU ARE offerDING ON WHAT ISPICTURED- NOT AN ISSUE. (We are not experts on these)
ERA: Circa year stated in title - if stated.
CONDITION*: VERY VERY NICE
***NOTE -photoshould be final determination on condition.
We are not experts - however we will try our hardest to help.
(Slot 1-A)
SHIPPING:
!!!We will try to combine shipping for you where we can !!!
YES - We will CAREFULLY pack & ship with the utmost care. We work to provide excellent packaging to insure the safety of the item. We try for museum quality packing.
Option 1)ShippingUSPS Ground Advantage Package - In padded envelope or box. Can combine with this service. US destinations only.[3 to7 days]With Tracking.
Option 2)Shipping Priority Mail or FedEx Ground - US destinations only.[2 to 5 days]With Tracking.
Option 3)International Shippingmay beconsidered by destination country. Please ask in advance for shipping costs to non-US or US Territory destinations.[5 to 30 days]
CHARITY:
ALL PROCEEDSgo to help Scout & Youth Educational Displays and Uniform/Equipment/Camping/First Aid- Supplies, and Toward Helping NEEDY Families & Scouts. All non-paid volunteers working here - Helping Inner-City Youth & Scouts for over 30 years!
ITEMS NEEDED:(FOR MUSEUM DISPLAY)
** Note you could get your item forFREEIF you could help us locate one of the following items**
-Please Help-
Needed for Display.PLEASE contact us to let us know if you have -or- know of someone who has:
- Boy Scout Chocolate Ration Bar or Boxes available, circa 1940's WITH Chocolates (we have found the empty outer box),
- The 20 New Idea Boy Scouts game, circa 1930's; Boy Scout Safety Dart Game; Par Puzzle with Scouts; McLoughlin Bros. Boy Scout Blocks
- Girl Scout Camera: the 2002 GS National Convention California "Scout Cam" disposable camera
- Girl Scout or Camp Fire Girl Bicycle; Camp Fire Girls Kodak Camera;Camp Fire Girls Boardgame
- Girl Guide First Aid Tin; Girl Guide Shoes
- Boy Scout Light Bulb with 1st Class Emblem inside or 2015, 2011 or 2007 WJ BSA Contingent Flag
Thank You.
APPRECIATION:
Item is in great condition and a plus for any collection!! Please pay within 3 days. Good Luck and Thank You for looking !!! We are an older group of volunteers, sometimes our eyes are not as sharp as before and we may make a mistake. Please bear with us - items can be returned for fullrefund if NOT as in photo.
**** Use photo for exact item description. Not familiar on all Vintage items, but we will tryour hardest to help. ****
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