Vente 10 Summer 2023 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Par CNY Militaria & Collectibles Auctions
19.8.23
6499 E. Seneca Turnpike Jamesville, NY 13078, États-Unis
Summer online only auction featuring militaria to include medals, uniforms, edged weapons, war propaganda, rare documents, patches, unique items, ancient Roman coins, general antiques, scarce flags, and more. 

LOT 16:

WWI - WWII Colonel Medal Group Longest Serving Officer & Inventor

Vendu pour: $500
Prix de départ:
$ 300
Prix estimé :
$600 - $900
Commission de la maison de ventes: 20% Plus de détails
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WWI - WWII Colonel Medal Group Longest Serving Officer & Inventor
Spectacular medal group spanning Pre-WWI to WWII of US Army Colonel James McNary, who was the oldest active US Officer in WWII, having served 61 years in uniform. He served in the Ordnance and Quartermaster Departments, notably as an inventor of a knuckle fighting knife, experimental liberty bell helmet, and aided in facilitating oil pipelines in North Africa during WWII. Included are his medals to include a government hand engraved War Department Exceptional Civilian Service Medal, numbered Mexican Border Service Medal, WWI Victory with Bars, French and other nations medals, and copies of some patents he held as well as research.
Condition: See Description.