2025年1月11日 · Not necessary to destroy a medal as I have found wrap broaches in junk boxes at shows (if you are patient) sometimes you find them loose with a navy group where an officer …

2008年11月30日 · The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Electrician's Mate Third Class Alfred Howard Akers (NSN: …

2024年1月18日 · His Navy Cross citation, like many awarded to 4th Brigade Marines in 1919 for actions in France, more times than not, accompanied the Distinguished Service Cross that had …

2013年3月23日 · Yes, beautiful finish on this Navy Cross. Adam, I've understood that the WWI (Type I) half-wrap, open-catch, 3-piece crosses made by BB&B had a narrower, 1/8" white …

2011年6月2日 · I got a Navy Cross coffin case with what was described to me as an early WWII Navy Cross. service ribbon and a lapel pin still in the plastic. What style of Navy Cross would …

2013年9月14日 · Navy Cross. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Cross to Lieutenant, Junior …

2024年7月17日 · I acquired this Navy Cross last year. After reading other threads and resources, I see the brooch is a replacement lacking the "ball" style lock. I'm sure the ribbon is a …

2011年3月16日 · Navy Cross group to Medal of Honor recipient Donald A. Gary. Donald Gary earned his Navy Cross, later upgraded to the Medal of Honor, for gallantry in action saving the …

2010年3月9日 · Ken and his wingman shared the kill. Each was awarded the Navy Cross. In 1950, Ken found himself again in combat, flying F4U’s from USS Sicily, (CVE 118). He was …

2014年12月30日 · At the very last moment, Nash scuttled her in Manila Bay to prevent capture by the Japanese. MIA, he was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously although he later surfaced …