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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":46123285807381,"sku":"EG902","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m17-3089.jpg?v=1692875151"},{"product_id":"honduras-republic-an-order-of-francisco-morazan-i-class-grand-cross-star-by-cravanzola-gardino-c1948-eg2856","title":"Honduras, Republic. 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NEW YORK\" on the reverse, measuring 79.8 mm (w) x 36.2 mm (h), dual push pins); Guatemala, Republic: Guatemalan Air Force Pilot Badge (Fuerza Aérea Guatemalteca = FAG) (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 87 mm (w) x 22 mm (h), dual push pins); and Mexico, Republic: Mexican Air Force Senior Pilot Badge (Fuerza Aérea Mexicana = FAM) (two-piece construction, in gilt metal with red, white, green and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 78.7 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), dual push pins). Intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Ecuadorian Air Force is the Air arm of the Military of Ecuador and responsible for the protection of the Ecuadorian airspace. The Guatemalan Air Force is a small air force composed mostly of U.S.-made aircraft throughout its history. 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