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cannot figure this one out
- Thread starter tim_s_b
- Start date
Steve(Can)
Well-known member
This one appeared on Ebay recently and sold for $50. No helpful description about origin.
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A similar one appears at this link, about half-way down the page.
http://www.snyderstreasures.com/pages/usmilitaria.htm
>>This is a 1921 Bronze Medallion commemorating the National Encampment of the National Guard.
There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal "Trust in the Lord and Keep Your Powder Dry" with a very aggressive eagle, glory of 48 stars, shied and stand of arms and standards.<
[attachment 75086 Medal1921NationalGuardF.jpg]
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In the Heritage Metals and Token Auction catalogue, September 2007, there is alos a description of another similar medal:
(Circa 1917) T. Elder Army Life Medal MS61 NGC Brass.
Obverse: US soldier in desert kneels to aim at target with rifle. Reverse: patriotic emblems include eagle, flags, and shield. Legends: In memory of my army life on the Mexican border; trust in the Lord and keep your powder dry.
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I dunno if any of this helps or not. Neat find, Tim, thanks for posting!
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[attachment 75085 service_2.JPG]
A similar one appears at this link, about half-way down the page.
http://www.snyderstreasures.com/pages/usmilitaria.htm
>>This is a 1921 Bronze Medallion commemorating the National Encampment of the National Guard.
There is a raised inscription on the back of the medal "Trust in the Lord and Keep Your Powder Dry" with a very aggressive eagle, glory of 48 stars, shied and stand of arms and standards.<
[attachment 75086 Medal1921NationalGuardF.jpg]
[attachment 75087 Medal1921NationalGuardR.jpg]
In the Heritage Metals and Token Auction catalogue, September 2007, there is alos a description of another similar medal:
(Circa 1917) T. Elder Army Life Medal MS61 NGC Brass.
Obverse: US soldier in desert kneels to aim at target with rifle. Reverse: patriotic emblems include eagle, flags, and shield. Legends: In memory of my army life on the Mexican border; trust in the Lord and keep your powder dry.
[attachment 75092 1061967.jpg]
I dunno if any of this helps or not. Neat find, Tim, thanks for posting!
Steve(Can)
Well-known member
...with no pic but a description:
Obverse Legend IOWA NATIONAL GUARD . MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE .
Obverse Type soldier stg.l. with rifle; eagle stg.l. on shield with arrows and laurel branch
Info: This medal, possibly privately funded, was awarded to enlisted men and officers of Iowa National Guard who served on Mexican border, 1916-1917, for service. r/w/b/g/b/w/r, 1.1.1.29.1.1.1mm
With their similarities in design, I'm wondering if possibly all of these type medals were National Guard issue?
One things for sure, that's a real nice find.
Obverse Legend IOWA NATIONAL GUARD . MEXICAN BORDER SERVICE .
Obverse Type soldier stg.l. with rifle; eagle stg.l. on shield with arrows and laurel branch
Info: This medal, possibly privately funded, was awarded to enlisted men and officers of Iowa National Guard who served on Mexican border, 1916-1917, for service. r/w/b/g/b/w/r, 1.1.1.29.1.1.1mm
With their similarities in design, I'm wondering if possibly all of these type medals were National Guard issue?
One things for sure, that's a real nice find.