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Description

The listing, WW2 Army Pins, Medal. Ribbons and Uniform Buttons has ended.

These are Vintage items, not new
Came off uniform that the moths had eaten up.
Thank goodness moths don't eat metal.
2 gold tone or gold plated Pins (maybe brass)
1 Marksman Rifle silver plate or sterling medal
2 ribbons on one bar
4 large Waterbury Button Co Brass buttons
6 small Waterbury Button Co Brass Buttons
All vintage 40's

Questions & Comments

I believe those are Vintage 80's same as mine

Apr 17th, 2014 at 11:08:44 AM PDT by

You could be right!
I am not a military expert.
In the same trunk they came out of there was a ww2 bayonet which I sold on ePlay. That's what I based my assessment on.
Also, Waterbury Button company changed it's name to Waterbury Companies, Inc in 1945. My buttons are marked Waterbury Button Co so they are made in 1945 or earlier.
Thanks for your comment
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 1:05:30 PM PDT by

All comments are more than welcome. Everyone's opinion will be dealt with respect. I've been playing with antiques and collectibles for 48 years. I've been researching the interweb since Al Gore invented it!. I've been on ePlay since 1998. I am pretty sure I have a handle on how I present my auctions. The Doctor is not infallible but he is pretty darn close.
Enjoy my auctions...
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 4:19:56 PM PDT by

I've added a few more pics for clarity.
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 4:47:59 PM PDT by

The National Defense Service Ribbon was first issued in 1954 (on right side of bar)
The mystery is the Armed Services Ribbon which was not issued until 1981.
These ribbons were loose in the trunk though and there were many other items that I am keeping
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 5:32:01 PM PDT by

The multi colored ribbon is the "Overseas Ribbon' and I got mine in 1981. I am no exoert myself they just look familiar to me.

Apr 17th, 2014 at 6:09:03 PM PDT by

I believe the Army Overseas Ribbon is Black Blue Yellow Red Yellow Blue Black.
But, at any rate Thank you for your service to out great country.
I spent 12 years in the Navy 1965-1977
1022 days of which were spent 600 feet under water.
I was a 12 patrol FBM Submariner and I have a certified Insane certificate to prove it!
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 6:26:21 PM PDT by

Maybe this the Army Medical Overseas Ribbon.

Apr 17th, 2014 at 7:05:20 PM PDT by

I am positive it is what is known as the Armed Services Ribbon.
I have a database of every medal and ribbon ever issued.
The Medal of Honor was the first award to be established in regulations as a permanent Army decoration, complete with benefits. The Medal of Honor is the only Civil War era award which has survived as a decoration into the modern age.

Apr 17th, 2014 at 7:12:09 PM PDT by

Got it Army Service Ribbon

Apr 17th, 2014 at 7:08:38 PM PDT by

Do I hear an echo in the auction hall?
I love debating with a pretty woman!
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 7:15:48 PM PDT by

Actually, the ribbons are worth about $1.00 each. I just added them for color.
The vintage buttons are worth from $1 - $3 each
The US pin may be worth $2 -$3
The marksman medal surely is worth $2
But, the Flaming Bomb Ordinance Pin is worth all of the rest put together.
That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it!
Doc

Apr 17th, 2014 at 7:25:28 PM PDT by

Happy Easter everyone! Good luck in your Easter Treasure Hunt.
Doc

Apr 20th, 2014 at 8:00:34 AM PDT by

Doc, I think you just might be the male version of myself lol

Apr 22nd, 2014 at 12:25:41 AM PDT by

Hmmmmmm,
*wonders if that's a good thing or not (lol)

Apr 22nd, 2014 at 5:49:04 AM PDT by

Awesome auction fanned and watching

Apr 25th, 2014 at 1:25:00 PM PDT by

Thanks... Fanned you back

Apr 25th, 2014 at 1:29:54 PM PDT by

Thanks Cameron for your bid......
Doc

Apr 26th, 2014 at 1:25:53 PM PDT by

Oh my..........Real auction action.!!!

Apr 26th, 2014 at 4:55:42 PM PDT by

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