Bidspirit auction | US Army Medical Staff Officer
US Army Medical Staff Officer Grouping - A wonderful grouping that belonged to LTC Charles Benton Rizer, of the US Army Medical Corps. His service spanned from approx. 1953 to 1974. Retired a LTC Collection includes: Cert. of achievement from 2LT to LTC (10 docs). Framed humorous award to LTC Rizer; Framed Appreciation Cert. from Chaplains, Korea to MAJ. Rizer; Framed Army Medical Dept. crest to LTC Rizer circa 1973. Souvenirs from Korea include brass folding frame with Medical patch inserted, a white metal (unmarked) tankard w/ map of Korean peninsula and tiger. Framed class photo Medical Service Co. Officer Course, Class 20. August 1953. Framed class photo, Medical Supply Officer Course 8-A-4490 Class #1, undated. Plaque: to LTC C.B. Rizer, C. 35th INF REG insignia. Brass, natural materials desk piece to MAJ C.B. RIZER DET L KMAG 1966-1967. Meritorious Service Medal in case, original carton. Red Dot Cigar box containing: Mix of rank insignia (x17) for LT & CPT; 4 bullet heads; P-38 opener; Medal & ribbon, National Defense in original box; Medal & ribbon, Korean Service. Also inside cigar box is a golden colored jewelry box containing: 2 name tags; 8 LTC rank insignia; Pair, US and Medical collar insignia; 7 Distinctive Unit Insignia; Aprrox.18 loose uniform buttons. Uniform articles are numerous and includes: Pair of OD scarves; OD knit vest; Two pairs of gloves; OD drawstring laundry bag; Trousers, OD cotton; Trousers, OD wool serge OG108; OD ball cap with LTC insignia (sterling). Size 6-7/8.; Coat, 4 pocket man's, cotton, OG 107 with US ARMY & RIZER name tapes; Shirt, cotton with LTC & Medical rank on collar, US ARMY & RIZER name tapes. Army Medical Dept shoulder sleeve insignia (right). OD green cotton zip up jacket; Camouflage pattern neck cover; M1951 coat /rank and name tapes. Size Reg X- small; Shirt, cotton, long sleeve, tan. Size 14-1/2x 31; Shirt,poly/rayon, short sleeve, tan. Dress mess whites, cotton. Jacket and vest. Brass buckle belt, elastic. Class-A uniform coat, trousers, black tie and Service cap. US and Medical Service collar insignia. Shoulders have LTC rank and distinctive unit insignia. Ribbons include: Meritorious Service w./OLC; Korean Service; Armed Forces Expeditionary; UN Service. Presidential Unit Citation and Army Superior Unit ribbon.