Bidspirit auction | 18 Medals Nice Collection

18 Medals Nice Collection - 1. Delegate Ribbon 28-31Aug1980 Annual American Society of Military Insignia Collectors (ASMIC) Convention. Good condition. ASMIC was founded 1937 and it is 1 of the oldest and largest organizations in the world dedicated to collecting military patches, badges, medals, and rank insignia. 8” long, 2.25” wide. 2. Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Award Medal. Good condition, ribbon shows signs of wear. Has GOOD CITIZENSHIP The DAR established this program to encourage and reward individuals who demonstrate exceptional qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism within their schools and communities. Traditionally presented to outstanding high school students or community members who exemplify civic virtue. 3” long, 1.5” wide. 3. 1881 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Membership Badge. Good condition. The fraternal organization originally founded as the Sons of Veterans is the official congressionally chartered successor to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR, dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the soldiers who fought to preserve the Union during the American Civil War. Top bar has: FILII CETERANORUM (Sons of Veterans). The front of the medal has GRATIA DEI SERVATUS (Saved by the Grace of God) and MDCCCLXXXL for 1881. The central monogram SV is for Sons of Veterans. The back has FILII VETERANORUM (Sons of Veterans), the SV monogram is also present on the back. 3” long, 1.5” wide. 4. Membership Badge Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW). Medal and bar good condition, ribbon torn. On the back is the official seal of the National Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (ASUVCW). The Auxiliary was originally organized in 1883 as the Ladies Aid Society to assist the Sons of Union Veterans in their patriotic work. It was officially recognized as their sole auxiliary group in 1887, later changing its name to the Auxiliary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War. 3.5” long, 1.5” wide. 5. WWII Service Medal NAMED on back R.J. DOLAND). Good condition. Issued by the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR). Marked WORLD WAR II at bottom of front., other text on the front is THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and the motto LIBERTAS ET PATRIA. Awarded 1941-1945. Issued to members of the society who stepped up to serve in the US Armed Forces (USAF) between 1941-1945. Text on the back: PRESENTED TO COMPATRIOT R.J.DOLAND BY THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION FOR SEVICE IN WORLD WAR II. 3.25” long, 1.25” wide. 6. Fraternal Ribbon Badge Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.) Medal and bar good condition, ribbon worn. American fraternal organization founded 1868 as a mutual benefit society that provided basic life insurance to working class members. Bar has ASS.T FLOOR COMM (Assistant Floor Committee), responsible for directing floor movements, ritual drill work, or managing the physical layout and decorum during formal lodge meetings, conventions, or grand balls. 4.25” long, 2” wide. 7. Membership Medal for the Army and Navy Union of the United States of America. Good condition. Organized in 1886 it is the oldest perpetual membership veterans organization in the US. 3.75” long, 1.75” wide. 8. French Cross for Voluntary Military Services (Croix des Services Militaires Volontaires) Bronze Class Variant. Good condition. Established 1934 to reward volunteer military service and training during peacetime. Used during and after WWII. Awarded to personnel in the military reserve who demonstrated outstanding dedication to voluntary training and service. Originally there were 3 classes: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. In 1975 this cross was replaced by the modern Ordre de la Nation Nationale du Merite. 3.25 long, 1.75” wide. 9. Veteran's Organization Fraternal Badge for the Army & Navy Union of the United States Medal and Eagle good condition, ribbon aged and dirty. Maker's mark on back: DIEGES & CLUST, founded 1898 in New York City, they are famous for producing high end fraternal pieces, athletic awards, the Heisman Trophy, and early Eagle Scout medals. 3.75” long, 1.75” wide. 10. Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Award of Merit. Good condition. The MOWW is a federally chartered non-profit veterans service organization founded in 1919. Awarded to ROTC and JROTC cadets to recognize excellence, high school and college students who exhibit overall improvement in military proficiency, leadership capability, and scholastic studies over the course of the school year. Inscribed MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS WARD OF MERIT. Maker's mark on back DONDERO, INC. for A.H. Dondero, Inc. a maker of American military insignia. The company was founded 1922 by Colonel A.H. Dondero a retired military quartermaster officer. Originally located on Pennsylvania 1 block from the White House they tailor made uniforms and custom insignia for people like General Douglas MacArthur, General George C.