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Rasmus Midgett, one of a long line of North Carolina surfmen known as the Mighty Midgetts, was on patrol for the Gull Shoals Lifesaving Station on August 18, 1899. He left for the southward patrol at 3:00 am on his horse, Gilbert. Approximately three-fourths of a mile from the station, he saw items newly washed ashore, which indicated a shipwreck. After travelling two more miles and finding much more debris, he heard what sounded like sails frapping and then faint voices. He flashed his lantern over the ocean and saw something out over the high flood tide. A ship had keeled over approximately twenty-five feet from shore and the mast had fallen across the ship. It was still dark, and Midgett could not see far. However, he managed to make out the remains of a shipwrecked vessel that had run aground, with men clutching to remaining wood approximately one hundred yards from him. It was approximately 4:30 am. The Priscilla, a 643-ton barkentine, was out of Baltimore, Maryland on August 12, 1899, passing the Virginia Capes at 6:00 am on August 14th, and bound for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was captained by Benjamin Springsteen, who was joined by his wife and twelve year-old son, Elmer, and crewed by twelve including another son, William Nate. At 3:00 am on the stormy, windy, and rainy evening of August 18th, Surfman Erasmus Midgett left Gull Shoals Life Saving Station on beach patrol. At about the same time the Priscilla bottomed out as the result of 100 mph winds from an intense hurricane called San Ciriaco. (This was in an era before hurricanes were given names). The seas broke over Priscilla with such force that Captain Springsteen’s wife and son and two crewmen were washed away. An hour later the hull broke in two and the crew congregated on the aft part. The aft section was continually swept by the sea and finally settled near the shore. She grounded three miles south of Gull Shoals Station and 2.5 miles north of Little Kinnakeet Station. Today, the Priscilla wreck is located at GPS coordinates 35.458859°N 75.482629°W. Midgett had to make a difficult decision: to spend three hours bringing assistance from the station, or to attempt a rescue without any aid. Furthermore, if he was incapacitated while attempting an individual rescue, another patrol would not find the men for hours. By then, it would probably be too late. He decided to try rescuing the men immediately. The surf was violent, breaching the narrow stretch of sand between the ocean and Pamlico Sound. Midgett waited until a wave had receded, then ran as close as he dared, yelling instructions to the shipwrecked men. He told them that when he called, one man should jump off the floating debris and head towards shore, with Midgett assisting him. As soon as Midgett had a chance, he again ran forward, calling for a man to jump. He then helped the man reach the shore, pulling him through the waves. Midgett repeated this six more times, but then faced another problem. There were three men remaining in the water, but they were too exhausted to swim towards shore. Midgett fearlessly entered the sea, and one by one, carried each remaining man to the beach. The seven men who were still able to walk began heading towards the station at Midgett's direction, while he himself cared for the remaining three, including the Captain of the Priscilla, Benjamin E. Springsteen, who survived the ship wreck but would die a year later. After Midgett was certain that the three men would be safe and giving his own coat to Captain Springsteen, he rode his horse back to the station to summon the aid of his comrades. Keeper Pugh was on the beach when Midgett came into sight. Upon hearing Midgett’s amazing story, Pugh ordered two of the surfmen to harness horses to their carts and proceed to bring up the disabled men. He directed the other surfmen to set up a stove in the sitting room and prepare for the castaways. For this rescue Lt. C.E. Johnston recommended, based on the transcript of the station log, the wreck report of the Keeper, and the report of the Assistant who investigated the loss of life, that Rasmus Midgett be awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal. Midgett was subsequently awarded a Gold Lifesaving Medal by the Secretary of the Treasury. With the award, the Secretary transmitted a highly commendatory letter reciting the story of the brave man’s heroism. 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George Washington was the first President General of the Society, from 1783 until his death in 1799. Pierre Charles L'Enfant, an original member of the French branch of the Society and the man who designed Washington, D.C., designed the society's first emblem. He is reported to have said, \"The bald eagle, which is peculiar to this continent, and is distinguished from those of other climes by its white head and tail, appears to me to deserve attention.\" The Eagles were made in Paris in 1784 by Duval and Francastel. Since then, American and French jewelers including Jeremiah Andrews, Tiffany \u0026amp; Company, and Arthus Bertrand have produced Eagles in varying forms. The second society medal pictured here is bestowed upon members of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, a fraternal order of descendents of those who fought in the American Revolutionary War or otherwise served the struggle for American independence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117915590933,"sku":"W3611","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/z_767.jpg?v=1692858929"},{"product_id":"three-american-medals-and-awards-w4508","title":"Three American Medals And Awards","description":"Soldier's Medal (bronze, 35 mm); Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal (bronze gilt, 33.7 mm); and Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal (bronze, 32 mm). Original ribbons with brooch pinbacks, extremely fine. 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A Naval Order Of The United States, Breast Badge In Gold, C.1910","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 14K gold with red, white and blue enamels, centre insignia in gold, weighing 17.6 grams, maker marked \"\"B B \u0026amp; B\"\" (Bailey, Banks \u0026amp; Biddle, Philadelphia) and marked \"\"14K\"\" (Gold) on edge of the arm at 6 o'clock, measuring 33 mm (w) x 36.7 mm (h), extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Naval Order of the United States was established in 1890 as a hereditary organization in the United States for members of the American sea services. Its primary mission is to encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects and preserve documents, portraits, and other records of prominent figures, deeds and memories of American naval and maritime history. The Naval Order of the United States traces its origin to the initiative of Charles Calhoun Philbrook, Charles Frederick Bacon Philbrook, and Franklin Senter Frisbie, who met in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 4, 1890, to take the first step toward establishing an organization that was originally named the Naval Commandery of the United States of America. Its purpose was to commemorate the seagoing services of their ancestors' naval service. The original eligibility for membership was based upon service \"\"in any of the wars or in any battle in which the United States Navy or Marine Corps has participated, or who served as above in connection with the Revenue or Privateer Services.\"\" Four months later, on the 115th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, November 13, 1890, the organization was established on a permanent basis and branches were established in several states. Three years later on July 19, 1893, the Naval Commandery began discussions with a smaller organization that had similar aims: the Naval Legion of the United States. The result of these talks resulted in the formal merger of the two organizations as the Naval Order of the United States. The formal meeting of the new and expanded organization took place on August 15, 1893 at Faneuil Hall, Boston, where the Naval Order adopted its constitution that created local commanderies in the various states with members becoming Companions of the Naval Order. Membership criteria: (i) Regular Members: Any United States citizen, who has served or is serving as an officer or enlisted member of the United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Coast Guard and any other federal military maritime service of the United States or its allies and their descendants over 18 years of age, who are US citizens; and (ii) Associate Members: Spouses of present and deceased regular members, and those, other than United States citizens, who have served or are serving honorably as commissioned officers in an allied seagoing service. Also, the Naval Order may confer either associate or honorary membership upon individuals who are not otherwise eligible for regular or associate membership, if they have distinguished themselves in the interest of naval service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46122837180693,"sku":"EG938","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m17-1688.jpg?v=1692874586"},{"product_id":"united-states-an-air-force-commendation-medal-with-oak-leaf-cluster-cased-to-alton-o-eckhardt-w5152","title":"United States. An Air Force Commendation Medal With Oak Leaf Cluster, Cased, To Alton O. Eckhardt","description":"United States; Bronze, engraved \"ALTON O. ECKHARDT\" on the reverse, 34.8 mm x 40.5 mm, oak leaf cluster affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, mint. Accompanied by its 10 mm x 36 mm ribbon bar with pinback and its 3.5 mm x 17 mm enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in its plastic case of issue, light contact, case extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124091965717,"sku":"W5152","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m_095_1_53deb008-1bea-4e86-89ca-1ea3cf918e1c.jpg?v=1767040420"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-hereditary-order-of-descendants-of-colonial-governors-membership-badge-c1896-eg1386","title":"United States. 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Founded in 1896 by Miss Mary Cabell Richardson of Covington, Kentucky, the Order’s mission is to “commemorate the services of those men who, prior to July 4, 1776, singly exercised supreme executive power in the American colonies and who laid in them the foundations of stable government and of the respect for the civil law and authority which made the maintenance of their future independence possible.” The first two Governors General served the Order for the first seven years of its existence. In 1903, Ms Gail A. Treat of East Orange, New Jersey became the new Governor General of the Order. Ms Treat was a descendant of Robert Treat, whose served as governor from 1683-1698. Ms Treat was the first member in New Jersey, was the First Chairman in New Jersey and was the organizer of the New Jersey chapter in 1896. She would go on to serve as Governor General from 1903 to 1944 and upon her death, all of the records of the Order vanished and the group entered a period of dormancy. In 1954, a group of members reorganized the Order and sought to preserve whatever records and information they could locate. The Order published a register of known members in 1980, and in 2004, the Lineage Book II was produced. In 2006, the Order published a comprehensive list of the Colonial Governors Prior to July 4, 1776. The Order presently consists of over 500 members throughout the United States of America and overseas and has its annual meeting in April of each year in Washington, DC at the Metropolitan Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. 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It was formed by loyal union military officers in response to rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders, in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. They stated their purpose as the cherishing of the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic; the strengthening of the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed by companionship in arms; the relief of the widows and children of dead companions of the order; and the advancement of the general welfare of the soldiers and sailors of the United States. As the original officers died off, the veterans organization became an all-male hereditary society. The modern organization is composed of male descendants of these officers (hereditary members), and others who share the ideals of the Order (associate members), who collectively are considered \"\"Companions\"\". A female auxiliary, Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States (DOLLUS), was formed in 1899 and accepted as an affiliate in 1915. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis offering is a part of the \"Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection\", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. 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Linking men through their experience of the war, the GAR became among the first organized advocacy groups in American politics, supporting voting rights for black veterans, lobbying the U.S. Congress to establish veterans' pensions, and supporting Republican political candidates. Its peak membership, at more than 400,000, was in 1890; a high point of Civil War commemorative ceremonies. It was succeeded by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW), composed of male descendants of Union veterans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124395921685,"sku":"W5206","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m17-1515.jpg?v=1767040624"},{"product_id":"united-states-an-order-of-the-indian-wars-oiwus-in-gold-w5243","title":"United States. An Order Of The Indian Wars (Oiwus) In Gold","description":"Three-piece construction, in 14K Gold with red and blue enamels, weighing 28.3 grams inclusive of its ribbon and pinback, obverse with a centrepiece illustrating a standing Native American, a sunrise to the left and a teepee to the right, surrounded by the inscription \"ORDER OF INDIAN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES\", inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, reverse centrepiece un-named, surrounded by the Latin inscription \"PATRIAM TUENS CIVILITATEM DUCENS\", the seven arms inscribed with various Native tribe names, clockwise from the bottom: \"SIOUX, APACHES, NEZ PERCÉS, MIAMIS, CHEROKEES, SEMINOLES, COMANCHES\", crossed sword and arrow between the top two arms, measuring 44.7 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed sword and arrow suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine.\n\nFootnote: Charles King was an American soldier and a distinguished writer. He was born on October 12, 1844 in Albany, New York, the son of Civil War general Rufus King, grandson of Columbia University president Charles King, and great grandson of Rufus King, who was one the signers of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia. King graduated from West Point in 1866 and served in the Army during the Indian Wars under George Crook. He was wounded in the arm and head during the Battle of Sunset Pass forcing his retirement from the regular army. During this time, he became acquainted with Buffalo Bill Cody. King would later write scripts for several of Cody's silents films. He also served in the Wisconsin National Guard from 1882 until 1897, becoming Adjutant General in 1895. In the spring of 1885, General King (at that time Captain) was riding in the area of Delafield, Wisconsin, after visiting the Cushing homestead on the Bark River (present day Cushing Park) and the parents of the three historic Cushing Brothers. Captain King came upon a man dressed in a bathrobe drilling young men with broomsticks. Watching this futile exercise by toy soldiers, General King began to chuckle. Reverend Sydney T. Smythe asked what was so funny, and the reply was, \"I mean no disrespect, sir, but let me show you how it is done.\" He then proceeded to teach the young men the West Point Manual of Arms. The now Impressed Head Master of the St. Johns Military Academy (now the St. John's Northwestern Military Academy) inquired as to the gentlemen's name. Upon answering, Reverend Smythe shook hands and inquired on the spot of General King's availability. In 1898, he was appointed Brigadier General of Volunteers and sailed to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War. The fighting with Spain was over by the time he arrived, but he assisted in the surrender negotiations. During the following Philippine-American War, King was placed in command of the 1st Brigade in Henry W. Lawton's division. He led his brigade during the Battle of Manila and sailed for Santa Cruz with Lawton's division. He was incapacitated by sickness during the Battle of Santa Cruz, but he returned to fight in the following Battle of Pagsanjan. He took part in the final major campaigns before the fighting turned primarily to guerilla warfare. He returned to the United States and was active in the Wisconsin National Guard and in training troops for the First World War. He wrote and edited over sixty books and novels. Among his list of titles are \"Campaigning with Crook\", \"Fort Frayne\", \"Under Fire\" and \"Daughter of the Sioux\". General King and his wife lived in the Carlton Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. King commuted daily by train to Saint John's Military Academy. He routinely sat on the porch of the Holt house on campus and told the cadets, which included his grandson, tales of the old west. General King died on March 17, 1933 in Milwaukee, at the age of 88 and is buried at the city's Forest Home Cemetery. During the spring of 1896, Colonel B.J.D. Irwin, Assistant Surgeon General, U.S. Army Retired, gathered together and organized a group of fellow officers in Chicago and at Fort Sheridan all of whom had participated in the Plains Indian Wars. The purpose of this gathering was to organize \"a Society that should stand related to the Indian Wars of the United States\". The Society would be called \"The Order of  Indian Wars of the United States\" (OIWUS) and would use as its paradigm other extant military lineage sodalities such as the Society of the Cincinnati (War of Independence), The Aztec Club of 1847 (Mexican War) and the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (Union Army, War Between the States). All of these hallowed societies were formed  by veteran participants with provisions for  descendants. \"Ab initio\" the Order was to be a society ofveteran officer participants in the Indian Wars and their male descendants. As with those stated organizations, the first qualification for any prospective member of the Order was that he be a patriotic gentleman of impeccable character. The second qualification was military service in any of the myriad conflicts, battles or actual field service against hostile Indians within the jurisdiction of the United States. Providentially, the OIWUS also provided for hereditary male membership. Today the entire membership is hereditary since the last officer participants died many decades ago. The purpose of the OIWUS was to perpetuate the history of the services rendered by the American military forces during the various conflicts and wars within the territory of the United States. Furthermore, the Order was committed to collecting and publishing historical data pertaining to \"the brave deeds and personal devotion\" of those involved in Indian warfare. The Charter Members of the Order were: Colonel B.J.D Irwin; Major George W. Baird; Lieutenant Colonel Ruben F. Bernard; Captain C.H. Conrad; General J.W. Cloud; Major Forest H. Hathaway; and Captain Allyn Capron. The OIWUS flourished after the formal chartering ofJune 10, 1896, claiming as members a number of renowned military men. General John J. Pershing; Major General Frederick D. Grant; Brigadier General Edward J. McClernand; Brigadier General Samuel W. Fountain; Brigadier General Edward S. Godfrey; Lieutenant Colonel Ulysses S. Grant III; and Major Charles A. 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In bronze with blue enamels, measuring \u003cspan class=\"m_-1478165070269857342gmail-il\"\u003e41\u003c\/span\u003e.5 mm (w) x 45.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue enamels on the centrepiece, light contact, original ribbon with brooch pinback, better than very fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote: The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is the highest award which may be bestowed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration of the United States. The medal may be presented to any member of the federal government, including both military astronauts and civilian employees. The NASA Distinguished Service Medal is awarded to those who display distinguished service, ability, or courage, and have personally made a contribution representing substantial progress to the NASA mission. The contribution must be so extraordinary that other forms of recognition would be inadequate. Typical presentations of the NASA Distinguished Service Medal included awards to senior NASA administrators, mission control leaders, and astronauts who have completed several successful space flights. Due to the prestige of the award, the decoration is authorized for wear on active uniforms of the United States military. The medal was original awarded by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NCAA) and was inherited by NASA. The first NASA version (type I), featuring the NASA seal, was issued from 1959 until 1964, when it was replaced by the current type II medal. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124660097301,"sku":"W5247","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-026514.jpg?v=1692878844"},{"product_id":"united-states-two-service-awards-w5307","title":"United States. Two Service Awards","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eArmy Distinguished Service Medal (in bronze gilt and blue enamels, engraved \"V H B\" on the edge, measuring 37.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); and Legion of Merit, Legionnaire Grade (in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 48.2 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback). Intact enamels, extremely fine. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFootnote: The Distinguished Service Medal is a military award of the United States Army that is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility. The performance must be such as to merit recognition for service that is clearly exceptional. Exceptional performance of normal duty will not alone justify an award of this decoration. The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the seven uniformed services of the United States, as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124880298261,"sku":"W5307","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m181_5839.jpg?v=1692879840"},{"product_id":"united-states-two-gallantry-crosses-w5308","title":"United States. Two Gallantry  Crosses","description":"\u003cp\u003eArmy Distinguished Service Cross (in bronze, measuring 46.3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback); and Air Force Cross (two-piece construction, in bronze with green enamels, engraved \"H. L. 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The Air Force Cross is the Air Force decoration equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross (Army), the Navy Cross (Navy and Marine Corps), and the Coast Guard Cross (Coast Guard). The Air Force Cross is awarded for extraordinary heroism not justifying the award of the Medal of Honor. It may be awarded to any individual who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S. Air Force, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism in combat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124881182997,"sku":"W5308","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m181_5843.jpg?v=1692879836"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-military-order-of-the-dragon-medal-to-spanish-american-war-first-war-participant-ensign-henry-charles-dinger-usn-m0215-39","title":"United States. A Military Order Of The Dragon Medal, To Spanish-American War \u0026 First War Participant, Ensign Henry Charles Dinger, Usn","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn white metal with a bronze-colored wash, copper gilt dragon insignia, patent marked \"PAT.9.9.'02\" on the edge, hand engraved \"ENSIGN H.C. DINGER. U.S. NAVY. No 1234.\" on the reverse, measuring 36.2 mm in diameter, its swivel suspension, ribbon and pagoda-style hanger with pinback having been lost to time, bruised, edge nicks, surface wear on the reverse, fair. Accompanied by a copy of his U.S. National Cemetery Interment Card, along with his Obituary from the New York Times of October 16, 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Henry Charles Dinger was born on March 2, 1876 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of Charles W. Dinger and Magdelen Lorenze. He had two brothers, Charles and Julius and two sisters, Emma and Johanna, his religion, Catholic. He enlisted with the United States Navy on May 19, 1894 and would go on to have a long career in the Navy, seeing service during the Spanish-American War, along with the First World War, as a naval engineering expert. In the rank of Lieutenant, he was the author of an article that appeared on page 40 of the Journal of the American Society for Naval Engineers, Volume 20, Issue 1 in February 1908, entitled \"The Engineering Situation in the United States Navy\". In addition, he authored a 324 page book entitled \"Handbook for the Care and Operation of Naval Machinery\", published by the D. Van Nostrand Company of New York in 1908, the third edition of which was published during the First World War in 1918. It had six parts (Operation of Naval Machinery, Care and Overhaul of Main Plant, Fittings and Auxiliaries, Care and Presentation Sub-Division of Hull, Special Auxiliary Engines, Spare Parts and Tests), entailing thirty-two chapters. Dinger retired in the rank of Captain (0 03195) in 1930, having completed twenty-six years' service in the United States Navy. His first marriage was to May Rose Sadlier at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York, the daughter of William H. Sadlier and Anna Cassidy. The couple having one son, Frank Sadlier Dinger (February 13, 1908 - January 11, 1995). His second marriage was to Gertrude Mack on or about 1920, the couple having two children, a daughter, Sr. (Sister) Josephine Maura Dinger and a son, Henry Charles Dinger, Jr.. Henry Charles Dinger, Sr. collapsed and died while walking near his home in New York, on October 15, 1960, at the age of 84. His internment took place on October 19th in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, Plot: Section 4, Grave 1355 L.H., his son, Frank Sadlier Dinger named as his next-of-kin and assisting in the burial arrangements. His other son from his second marriage, Henry Charles Dinger, Jr., who was born on February 9, 1924, served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Second World War. He died on June 14, 1954, at the age of 30 and is also buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Plot: Section 4, Site 3278-B.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46124932595989,"sku":"M0215-39","price":720.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-030941.jpg?v=1692880136"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-military-order-of-the-world-war-by-medallic-art-co-m0303-33","title":"United States. A Military Order Of The World War, By Medallic Art Co.","description":"Instituted 1919 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing. A gilded bronze Maltese cross with red-enamelled arms, surrounded by laurel wreath, the centre obverse presents the figure of Justice, altogether surmounted by an eagle, reverse centre plain, reverse of eagle maker marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y., and numbered 127, measuring 37.71 mm (w) x 48.64 mm (h), suspended from a rainbow ribbon attached to a horizontal pinback, and in overall near very fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125565477141,"sku":"M0303-33","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m182_4561.jpg?v=1692882956"},{"product_id":"united-states-an-order-of-the-dragon-to-captain-reginald-bryson-indian-medical-service-m0303-48","title":"United States. 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He married Sybil Edith Gwendolyn Hackett-Wilkins in Kozhikode (Calicut) on 1 October 1902. The following year, Bryson worked as the Superintendent of the lunatic asylum in Chennai (Madras) and, in addition, lectured on mental diseases. He also served as Medical and Sanitary Officer. On 29 July 1908, Bryson was promoted to the rank of Major. The same year he authored Indian Manual of Lunacy for Medical Officers, 3rd Edition. On 29 July 1916, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and worked as Superintendent of the medical school at Royapuram. Bryson reverted to active military duty from the dates June 1919 to September 1920. Before his retirement in 1925, he worked as the Medical Inspector of emigrants in Chennai (Madras). In addition to the Military Order of the Dragon, Bryson received the India Medal with clasp for Tirah 1897-98.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46125567148309,"sku":"M0303-48","price":3375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-049181.jpg?v=1692882963"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-ribbon-bar-rack-to-captain-raul-brown-perez-usn-m0215-12","title":"United States. A Ribbon Bar Rack, To Captain Raul Brown Perez, Usn","description":"\u003cp\u003eFully embroidery eight-level Ribbon Bar Rack: first level: Legion of Merit with bronze \"V\" Device; second level: Navy Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation with two bronze Service Stars, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with two bronze Service Stars; third level: American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal; fourth level: China Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with bronze Service Star; fifth level: Korean Service Medal with four bronze Service Stars, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze Service Stars; sixth level: United National Service Medal for Korea, Unidentified Medal, Portugal: Order of Prince Henry the Navigator; seventh level: Portugal: Order of Military Merit, Unidentified Medal, Ecuador: Order of Abdon Calderon; eighth level: Republic of Vietnam: Navy Distinguished Service Order, Republic of Korea: Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam: Campaign Medal with silvered 60- clasp; the ribbon bars mounted to a grayish-brown cloth base, white cotton backer, measuring 107 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), five push pins. extremely fine. Accompanied by a copy of his biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Raul Brown Perez was born on July 16, 1925 in Coronado, California, the son of Captain Jose A. Perez-Matos (USN Retired) and Doris Kidder Brown. He graduated from Coronado High School, Class of 1943, where he served as Associate Student Body President, as well as being selected All-Metro running back for the Varsity football team.After high school, he joined the United States Navy and participated in the Class V-12 U.S. Naval Reserve Program at the University of Texas in Austin. It was here that he played Varsity football under the tutelage of coach Dana X. Bible, and alongside Hall of Fame running back Bobby Lane. After receiving his commission, he married Margaret Morris on November 3, 1945 at The Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado. He held a degree in Political Science and was a post graduate in Naval Intelligence. Perez commanded the USS LST 898 during the Korean War and participated in the Inchon landing. His commands at sea included: USS Ampere (ADG 11), USS Surfbird (MSF 383), USS Colonial (LSD 18), USS Henrico (APA 15), Landing Ship Flotilla One providing combat support in the Vietnam conflict. He retired in 1976 following his service as Commanding Officer at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado. In addition to the awards indicated on the rack, he was also a member of the Military Order of the World Wars, where he served as Vice Commander-in-Chief, and was also a recipient of the gold Patrick Henry Medallion for outstanding achievement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46126677754133,"sku":"M0215-12","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c19_2375.jpg?v=1692886480"},{"product_id":"united-states-two-awards-decorations-m0358-7","title":"United States. 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The medal recognizes those military service members who were assigned to the U.S.-Mexico border at the period of time when the United States was on the verge of all-out war with Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127518089493,"sku":"M0358-7","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/ci19_2712.jpg?v=1692888920"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-presidential-citizens-medal-fullsize-miniature-and-lapel-badge-w6305","title":"United States. A Presidential Citizens Medal: Fullsize, Miniature And Lapel Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstituted in 1969. Fullsize (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 41.7 mm (w) x 41.7 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the reverse); Miniature (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 20.5 mm (w) x 21 mm (h), original ribbon with push pin point, intact enamels); and Lapel Badge (in bronze gilt, measuring 16.2 mm (w) x 16.5 mm (h), intact push pin point). Extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Presidential Citizens Medal is an award bestowed by the President of the United States. It is the second-highest civilian award in the United States, second only to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Established by executive order on November 13, 1969, by President Richard Nixon, it recognizes an individual \"who has performed exemplary deeds or services for his or her country or fellow citizens.\" Only United States citizens are eligible for the medal, which may be awarded posthumously. The medal is a disc of gilt and enamel, based on the Seal of the President of the United States, with the eagle surrounded by a wreath of leaves. The medal is suspended on a ribbon, dark blue with a light blue central stripe and white edge stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127983362325,"sku":"W6305","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m19_23095.jpg?v=1692890791"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-miniature-naval-and-military-order-of-the-world-war-by-dieges-clust-c1918-m0303-22rl1","title":"United States. 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A Legion Of Honor, Breast Star, C.1965","description":"In bronze gilt and enamels, 74mm, unmarked and un numbered, circa 1960-70 period issue, in very fine condition","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129605247253,"sku":"W3380.RL1","price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_381_1.jpg?v=1692894363"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-military-order-of-foreign-wars-numbered-1199-m0303-56rl1","title":"United States. A Military Order Of Foreign Wars, Numbered 1199","description":"Instituted December 3 1894. In silver gilt, an eight-point red enamelled star, with five emanating rays between each star point, oval-shaped wreath suspension attached to 12 o’clock arm, obverse centre with a delicately tooled eagle in the centre, centre reverse bearing an anchor with crossed swords in a red enamelled medallion with a blue surround inscribed DEUS ET LIBERTAS (God and Liberty), reverse of integral suspension loop engraved 1199 and stamped with a boars head denoting French manufacture, the second mark is indecipherable, measuring 40mm (w) x 47mm (h- inclusive of its wreath suspension), crack in enamel of 6 o’clock ray of reverse, enamel chip to tips of obverse 3 and 5 o’clock rays, numerous ray tips slightly bent, on original ribbon, near very fine condition. \n\nFootnote: The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (MOFW) is one of the oldest veterans' and hereditary associations in the nation with a membership that includes officers and their hereditary descendants from all of the Armed Services. Membership is composed of active duty, reserve and retired officers of the United States Armed Services, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, and allied officers, and their descendants, who have served during one of the wars in which the United States has, or is engaged, with a foreign power. The Order was founded on December 13, 1894 in the office of Frank M. Avery in the Tribune Building in New York City. The first signer of the Order's \"Institution\" (founding document) was Major General Fitz John Porter who was a veteran of both the Mexican War and the Civil War. Eighteen others signed the Institution of which five were Mexican War veterans, nine were descendants of American Revolutionary War officers and four who were descendants of officers who served in the War of 1812. The resultant Order was initially known as the Military and Naval Order of the United States and was organized and later incorporated under that name. Its hereditary line of descent spans the period of American history since national independence during the Revolutionary War. Initially, membership in the Order was limited to officer veterans (and their hereditary descendants) of the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War. In addition, there is a requirement that ancestors who were militia officers must have had active service during wartime. Although there were many individuals who served as officers in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars who were living at the time of the Order's founding, that service did not qualify them for membership, as those wars were considered to be domestic rather than foreign wars. In April 1895, the name of the Order was officially changed to its present name, The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (MOFW). By the end of 1896, commanderies had been formed in seven states. The MOFW was patterned after the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) which was a military society for officers, and their descendants, who had served the Union during the American Civil War. As MOLLUS had restricted its membership to officers who had served in one particular war, the need was felt to have an organization for the descendants of officers who had served in the American Revolution, War of 1812 and the Mexican War, as well as the few surviving Mexican War veterans who were officers. The influence of the Order spread rapidly and soon commanderies (state level organizations) were formed in other states. It was deemed advisable to form a National Commandery to centralize and coordinate the activities of the various state commanderies, and which would have general supervision and control over the policies and activities of the Order. The National Commandery was founded at a joint meeting of the individual state commanderies in March 1896 and General Alexander S. Webb was elected as the first Commander General. The motto of the Military Order of Foreign Wars is the Latin phrase \"Deus et Libertas\", meaning\"God and Liberty\". The War and Navy Departments, and later the Department of Defense, under various resolutions of Congress, gave recognition to the Order and permitted the wearing of its insignia on uniforms.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129608556821,"sku":"M0303-56.RL1","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m182_4549_1.jpg?v=1692894367"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-military-order-of-the-world-wars-by-medallic-art-co-m0303-52rl1","title":"United States. A Military Order Of The World Wars, By Medallic Art Co.","description":"Instituted in 1919 by General of the Armies John J. Pershing. A gilded bronze Maltese cross with red-enamelled arms, surrounded by laurel wreath, the centre obverse presents the figure of Justice, altogether surmounted by an eagle, reverse centre plain, reverse of eagle maker marked MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y., and numbered 2860, measuring 37.88 mm (w) x 48.93 mm (h), suspended from a rainbow neck ribbon, with two laurel branches attached, and in overall near very fine condition.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46129608851733,"sku":"M0303-52.RL1","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-049208_1.jpg?v=1692894386"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-military-order-of-the-loyal-legion-of-the-united-states-mollus-membership-badge-10th-illinois-volunteer-infantry-regiment-w5136rl1","title":"United States. A Military Order Of The Loyal Legion Of The United States (Mollus) Membership Badge, 10Th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) Membership Badge, to Captain David R.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_-5079337860518307229gmail-il\"\u003eWaters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Company \"G\", 10th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. In \u003c\/span\u003eGold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 12.4 grams inclusive of its ribbon and brooch, number engraved \"13794\" on the reverse of the loop suspension, measuring 32 mm (w) x 32.5 mm (h), original ribbon with pinback, intact enamels, tiny dent evident on the reverse centrepiece ring, near extremely fine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS), also known as the \"Loyal Legion\", is a United States patriotic order, organized on April 15, 1865, by officers of the Army, Navy, or Marine Corps of the United States who \"had aided in maintaining the honor, integrity, and supremacy of the national movement\" during the American Civil War. It was formed by loyal union military officers in response to rumors from Washington of a conspiracy to destroy the Federal government by assassination of its leaders, in the immediate aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. They stated their purpose as the cherishing of the memories and associations of the war waged in defense of the unity and indivisibility of the Republic; the strengthening of the ties of fraternal fellowship and sympathy formed by companionship in arms; the relief of the widows and children of dead companions of the order; and the advancement of the general welfare of the soldiers and sailors of the United States. As the original officers died off, the veterans organization became an all-male hereditary society. The modern organization is composed of male descendants of these officers (hereditary members), and others who share the ideals of the Order (associate members), who collectively are considered \"Companions\". A female auxiliary, Dames of the Loyal Legion of the United States (DOLLUS), was formed in 1899 and accepted as an affiliate in 1915. The 10th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the Union Army between July 29, 1861, and July 11, 1865, during the American Civil War. The 10th Illinois Infantry was mustered into state service at Dixon, Illinois, on April 21, 1861, and mustered into Federal service on May 24, 1861, for a three-year enlistment. The regiment saw service at the Battle of Island Number Ten, the Battle of Resaca, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the March to the Sea and the Carolinas Campaign. The regiment was mustered out on July 4, 1865 and was discharged at Chicago, Illinois on July 11, 1865. The regiment suffered two officers and 48 enlisted men killed in action or mortally wounded and 136 enlisted men who died of disease, for a total of 186 fatalities. Company \"G\" was a re-organized regiment made up of men from Clark, Lee and Henderson counties in Illinois, the latter contributing thirty men, who were enlisted between November 20, 1861 and March 1, 1861 The recruiting was done by David R. \u003cspan class=\"m_-5079337860518307229gmail-il\"\u003eWaters\u003c\/span\u003e of Oquawka, Illinois. \u003cspan class=\"m_-5079337860518307229gmail-il\"\u003eWaters\u003c\/span\u003e was promoted to First Lieutenant on June 16, 1862 and resigned on March 30, 1864. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130577178901,"sku":"W5136.RL1","price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c18-017206_1.jpg?v=1692896008"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-legion-of-honour-chief-commander-breast-star-w2498rl2","title":"United States. 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However this degree was awarded by President Roosevelt to some Allied World War II theater commanders usually for joint amphibious landings or invasions (The President had this power under Executive Order 9260 of October 29, 1942 paragraph 3b).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46130784534805,"sku":"W2498.RL2","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/an_american_legi_54749f22b0440_1_1.jpg?v=1703192913"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-department-of-the-air-force-decoration-for-exceptional-civilian-service-cased-w7101","title":"United States. A Department Of The Air Force Decoration For Exceptional Civilian Service, Cased","description":"\u003cp\u003eFullsize in bronze gilt, measuring 37.8 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback; and Miniature in bronze gilt, measuring 19.2 mm in diameter, original ribbon with dual push pins. Extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35.5 mm (w) x 10 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 12.5 mm in diameter rosette with push pin, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid, case also extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Department of the Air Force Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service is the highest award granted by the Secretary of the Air Force to civilian employees of the U.S. Department of the Air Force. With the exception of nominations for bravery, nominees must have established a demonstrable pattern of excellence and achievement which normally have been recognized by previous awards up to and including the Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Eligibility is determined by measuring contributions against the following example levels of achievement: accomplished assigned duties of major program significance to the Department of the Air Force in such a way as to have been clearly exceptional or preeminent among all persons who have performed similar duties; developed and improved major methods and procedures, developed significant inventions, or was responsible for exceptional achievements that effected large-scale savings or were of major significance in advancing the missions of the Department of the Air Force, Department of Defense, and the Federal government of the United States; provided outstanding leadership to the administration of major Air Force programs resulting in highly successful mission accomplishment or in the major redirection of objectives or accomplishments to meet unique or emergency situations; exhibited great courage and voluntary risk of life in performing an act resulting in direct benefit to the Government or its personnel. This award is comparable to the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for military service members.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132260929813,"sku":"W7101","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20638_mnc9180.jpg?v=1703192525"},{"product_id":"united-states-an-air-force-achievement-medal-cased-w7103","title":"United States. An Air Force Achievement Medal, Cased","description":"\u003cp\u003eFullsize in silvered bronze, measuring 31.3 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback; and Miniature in silvered bronze, measuring 18.2 mm in diameter, original ribbon with pinback. Extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36.3 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 17.2 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with push pin, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid, case also extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Air Force Achievement Medal (AFAM) is a decoration awarded to Air Force personnel for an outstanding achievement or meritorious service not of the same nature that warrants receiving the Commendation Medal. The AFAM is only awarded to junior personnel and is most often awarded to officers with the pay grade of O-4 and below, as well as enlisted personnel below the grade of E-7. The local commanders have the authority to give this award, thus broadening discretion when and for what action the medal may be awarded. The AFAM can be given in an area of combat but only for non-combat meritorious service and it is considered to be the lower of the U.S. Military's meritorious service medals. The Air Force Achievement Medal acknowledges the contributions of the junior officers and enlisted personnel who are not eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Meritorious Service Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132260962581,"sku":"W7103","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_076_mnc6496.jpg?v=1692900247"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-medal-of-freedom-cased-w7099","title":"United States. A Medal Of Freedom, Cased","description":"\u003cp\u003eFullsize in bronze gilt, measuring 32 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback; and Miniature in bronze gilt, measuring 16 mm in diameter, original ribbon with push pin. Extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36.5 mm (w) x 10 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 9.5 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid, sunned medal bed from having been open and on display, case near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Medal of Freedom was a decoration established by President Harry S. Truman, to honor civilians whose actions aided in the war efforts of the United States and its allies. It was intended to be awarded by the secretary of state, the secretary of war, or the secretary of the navy, but presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy also authorized awards. Any person not a member of the armed forces of the United States was eligible for the medal. It was awarded for \"A meritorious act or service which has aided the United States in the prosecution of a war against an enemy or enemies and for which an award of another United States medal or decoration is considered inappropriate\". It was replaced by the Presidential Medal of Freedom on February 22, 1963.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132261159189,"sku":"W7099","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c20634_mnc9172.jpg?v=1692900261"},{"product_id":"united-states-a-lot-of-three-united-states-border-patrol-awards-cased-w7114","title":"United States. A Lot Of Three United States Border Patrol Awards Cased","description":"\u003cp\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Newton-Azrak Award for Heroism (Fullsize: in fire gilt bronze, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 46.7 mm (h), original ribbon with dual push pin points; and Miniature: in fire gilt bronze, measuring 19.8 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (h), original ribbon with push pin point; accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 19.8 mm (w) x 23.5 mm (h) lapel badge, in its plastic case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Chief's Commendation Medal (two-piece construction, in silvered and gilt bronze, measuring 35.7 mm (w) x 39.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced integral suspension, original ribbon with dual push pin points; accompanied by its 35.8 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar, along with a Miniature of the Purple Cross Award [for agents seriously wounded in the line of duty], in bronze gilt with violet enamels, measuring 19.2 mm (w) x 21.8 mm (h)), in its plastic case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Chief's Award for Excellence in Group Achievement (in bronze gilt, measuring 35.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with dual push pin points, in its plastic case of issue, marked \"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA\" on the lid).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Newton-Azrak Award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Border Patrol Agent for acts of bravery or heroism. It was designed and approved in 2002, the first medal awarded on August 8, 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chief's Commendation Medal was awarded for exceptionally meritorious achievement. It was designed and approved in 2002, the first medal awarded on August 8, 2002. Only one medal was awarded before the U.S. Border Patrol became part of CBP (Customs and Border Protection) in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Purple Cross Award is awarded to Border Patrol Agents seriously wounded in the line of duty. It was designed and approved in 2002, the first medal awarded on August 8, 2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chief's Award for Excellence in Group Achievement was designed and approved in 2002. Medals were produced, but none were awarded before the U.S. Border Patrol became part of CBP in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132326105365,"sku":"W7114","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2020_327_mnc2110.jpg?v=1692900573"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/north-america-united-states-groups-single-decorations-other.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}