18 Mixed 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. Marshall, and General J. Pershing. In the mid 1970s the company phased out uniform production to focus on awards and corporate recognition items. 3.25" long, 1.5" wide.
11. 1886 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (LGAR) Membership Medal. Good condition. The top bar has F.C.L. which stands for Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty, the official motto of the GAR and its affiliated lineages. The organization is the oldest women's hereditary lineage society in the US, officially going national under this name in 1886. Members are direct line descendants of honorably discharged Union soldiers, sailors, and marines who fought in the Civil War. Text on the front: LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC 1886. The ribbon has 13 stars. 3" long, 1.75" wide.
12. Fraternal Souvenir Medal issued by the Improved Order of Red Men (I.O.R.M.) for their Pennsylvania branch's convention which coincided with the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition held in Philadelphia. Good condition with some wear on ribbon. The top bar has WELCOME - GREAT COUNCIL OF PENNA. IMP'D JUNE1926 OFFICIAL SOUVENIR. The main pendant front has 1776-1926 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of American Independence. Maker's mark on he back is Bastian Bros. Co. of Rochester New York, and union marks M.P.B. and P.I.U. for Metal Polishers, Buffers, Platers and Helpers International Union. Bastian Bros. strictly operated as a 100% union shop. 4" long, 1.75" wide.
13. Convention Medal from the American Numismatic Association (ANA) 1976. Good condition. Issued to commemorate their 85th Anniversary Convention in 1976, held in New York City 24-29Aug1976. American Numismatic Association organized 1891. Designed by Marcel Jovine American sculptor and medal designer, name is at the lower right rim. 3.75" long, 2" wide.
14. Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) ROTC / JROTC leadership Award. Very good e KOPH is a national decoration presented annually to recognize an outstanding underclassmen cadet or midshipman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership ability with a high school JROTC or college ROTC unit. General George Washington created the precursor Badge of Military Merit on 07Aug1782. The modern Purple Heart and its accompanying veteran organization were subsequently established in 1932. To earn this award a cadet must fulfill the following national criteria: Academic Merit-Secure a grade of B or better in all academic subjects during the preceding semester; Active Leadership-Formally hold an active leadership position within the cadet corps unit; Community Involvement-Actively participate in both school events and external civic or community affairs; Positive Attitude-Display a highly positive attitude toward the ROTC / JROTC program and nation; and Exclusivity-Be an underclassman (seniors are ineligible) who has never previously received the award. Stamp on the back is TAIWAN, current standard for modern officially licensed manufacturing. 3.5" long, 1.25" wide.
15. United American War Veterans "Pro Patria" Membership Medal. Good condition. Unofficial commemorative or veteran organization medal from the early 20th century. op bar has PRO PATRIA (For Country or For the Fatherland). United American War Veterans was one of several patriotic societies and fraternal veteran organizations formed around the late 19th-early 20th centuries, similar to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) or the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). These organizations issued membership badges to veterans who served during conflicts such as the Spanish-American War or WWI. Maker's mark on the back BB&D BRONZE for Bailey, Banks, & Biddle, a prestigious American jeweler and military medal manufacturer in the US. THe company was founded in Philadelphia in 1832. Commissioned by the US government to design and manufacture many of the highest military honors, including the original Medal of Honor, the Silver Star, and the Distinguished Service Cross. 3" long, 1.5" wide.
16. US Military Attendance or Service Medal. Good condition. Features crest of the Distinctive Unit Insignia (DUI) of the 280th Artillery Regiment. Good condition. Text on front includes: POTRNTIA MURI LAPIDI (The power of a stone wall), 100% DUTY denoting perfect attendance or fulfillment of responsibilities during a given period, and THREE YEARS for the specific duration of the service achievement. 3.5" long, 1.5" wide.
17. 1883 Women's Relief Corps (WRC) Membership Badges. Metal good condition, ribbon worn. The organization served as the official ladies' auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) a prominent organization for Union veterans of the American Civil War. The WRC was founded nationally in July1883 dedicated to aiding Civil War veterans, assisting their families, providing relief in hospitals, and promoting patriotic education. There dates on the back PATENTEDMAY 4. AND SEPT. 28. 1886 to protect the badges from being duplicated without authorization. 3" long, 1.5" wide.
18. Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Award Medal. NAMED...