I'm not sure if this is the proper forum subset, but my grandfather was a warrant officer in the 773rd tank crushers division. I have ID most of his medals, but I am having trouble finding these two. the one with the ribbon has similiar colors to "american campain" but the medal has a standing eagle, whereas the onese i looked up online that are called "american campain" have ships on the medal.
It is the American campaign medal. The eagle is on one side and the ships you saw are on the other one http://www.bayspringstel.net/~chdykes/honor_daddy_2/army.html The American Campaign Medal was awarded for qualifying service between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946. It was awarded for for thirty days service outside the Continental United States but within the American Theater of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period.
It took a little doing, but I found a website that describes the other pin as a WWII U.S. Army Warrant Officer's Collar Insignia. The one in the link is a reproduction, but it looks the same. It also has the advantage of making sense since your grandfather was a warrant officer in WWII.
I think you're right, Tommy. I had some trouble seeing the picture, since I could not enlarge it. Old eyes, you know.
you guys are great at finding this stuff, i search and search and get nothing..... you guys are pros!
These medals ar enot reproductions but obviously they are all post WW2 since they are commemorative ones. It all depends whether you have an early or a modern version of the same medal . It suppose they are still made for the rare survivors who are entitled to wear them and who could threoretically still apply for them .
It's what we're here for, at least partly. There are plenty of members who have seen things, or know where to look. Thanks for the "mystery".
the warrant officer lapel pin is commemorative? i would think it was his 'status'. i believe the others are commemorative, and i guess having one for good conduct, does that mean he was just a good listener?
I will, of course, let Skipper speak for himself. However, I am sure that no offense was intended. Also, sarcasm is not a very helpful way to clear up misunderstandings.
