Bidspirit auction | 4 Army Civil War Medals

4 Army Civil War Medals 6 Medal Bars - 1. 4-United States Army Civil War Campaign Medal(s). Good condition. Originally authorized in 1905 to mark the 40th anniversary of the war's conclusion, it serves as the 1st official campaign service medal issued by the US military. Front has WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE WITH CHARITY FOR ALL. The back has THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865. The medal was awarded to members of the US military who served in the American Civil War 15April1861-09April1865. Because Congress initially refused to appropriate funds for the military campaign medals due to the expense it was officially issued as a badge for several decades. The funding required to formally strike and distribute the decoration as a government medal was finally passed by Congress in 1956. Early original issues often featured a trace number stamped directly onto the outer rim edge. The back indicates this is the Army version of the medal. Text on the back is THE CIVIL WAR 1861-1865. 3” long, 1.5” wide, each. 2. Medal Bars. Single row Military Ribbons Bar. Good condition. Air Force Longevity Service Award awarded to US Air Force personnel who complete 4 years of honorable service. American Defense Service medal awarded to personnel who served on active during the pre WWII national emergency 08Sep1939-07Dec1941. National Defense Service Medal awarded for serving honorably during designated periods of war or national emergency. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. Unit Unit Citation bestowed upon Sir Force commands that distinguish themselves through exceptionally meritorious service. 3.5” long, 0.5” wide. 0.25” tall. 3. 2 US Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) service ribbon bars. Good condition, one without clips. Established during WWII 28June1941, awarded to enlisted US Army personnel who demonstrate exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity over a specified period. Requires 3 consecutive years of honorable and faithful active service or 1 years during a period of war. One has Medals of America (has clips) on the back and the other (no clips) has G27 on the back. Medals of America was established in 1976. The clips are called dammit clutches. The G27 is an official hallmark certified by the US Army Institute of Heraldry. The manufacturer is Graco Awards or Graco Industries in Tomball Texas.1.5” long, 0.5” wide, 0.5” tall each. 4. WWII US American Campaign Medal service ribbon. Good condition. Established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt 06Nov1942 via Executive Order 9265 awarded to military service members who served within the American Theater of Operations 07Dec1941-02March1946. Marked Medals of America on the back. 1.5” long, 0.5” wide, 0.5” tall. 5. WWII US Military Ribbon Bar for the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. Good condition. Awarded to members of the US Armed Forces who served at least 30 consecutive days (or 60 non-consecutive) within the Asiatic-Pacific Theater 07Dec1941-02March1946. Established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Executive Order 9265 in 1942. The 1st official full sized medal recipient was General Douglas MacArthur. Has Medals of America on the back. 1.5” long. 0.5” wide, 0.5” tall. 6. WWII US Victory Medal service ribbon bar. Good condition. Authorized by an Act of Congress July1945 awarded to all members of the US Armed Forces including active duty and reservists who served at least 1 day 07Dec1941-31Dec1946. Has Medals of America on the back. 1.5” long, 0.5” wide, 0.5” tall.