US Military Veterans Groups

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa 1928 American Legion medal for its 10th National Convention, which took place in San Antonio, Texas. The medal was made by the Robbins Company of Attleboro, Massachusetts. The front has a nice enameled five-point star...

ARTIFACT: This is a very patriotic recruiting" pamphlet entitled "Facts About the American Legion". It dates from the early 1920s and is the 5th edition of this publication. The front covers states that "The American Legion demands 100% Americanism...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique American Legion Drum Corps Past Commander medal from Keene, New Hampshire. The front of the medal shows an assortment of musical instruments, as well as a baton and bandleader's hat, while the bar reads PAST COMMANDER DRUM...

ARTIFACT: Great American Legion uniform of WWI United States Army Nurse Elizabeth Ormand, with WWI 3rd Army patch and overseas stripes. VINTAGE: Circa WWI SIZE: Approximately: 16 1/2" (armpit to armpit), 13 1/2" (across back shoulder to shoulder), 25"...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1950s or 1960s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) "Life Member" lapel pin. The pin is gold-filled with red, white and blue enamel. VINTAGE: Circa 1950s-1960s. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in height and 5/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a veteran lapel pin for AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II), founded in December 194AMVETS (now American Veterans) provides nationally organized assistance to veterans. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 9/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful 1926 New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars member badge from their 7th annual encampment in Lakewood, New Jersey, the future home base for the Graf Zeppelin around-the-world flight. The medal has a miniature United States Navy...

ARTIFACT: This is an early lapel pin for the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). Originally formed in 1899 under the name American Veterans of Foreign Service. The group's current name was agreed upon in 1914. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s...

ARTIFACT: This is a ribbon for the 33rd reunion of 76th Regiment New York Volunteer Veterans Association. The reunion took place at Union, New York on October 2, 1901. VINTAGE: Circa 1901. SIZE: 7-5/16" length and 2-1/16" width. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a ribbon for the 1910 annual reunion of 34th Massachusetts Regiment, made up of a badge with two United States flags crossed at center and a blue ribbon hanging below. The reunion took place at Greenfield, Massachusetts on August 18,...

ARTIFACT: WWI Police American War Veteran bronze plaque. The center features a the Police Coat of Arms, a standing, crowned eagle above which reads: "SWOIM ZOTNIE RZOM Z", beneath: "OSWOBO DZONA POLSKA", and through the center: "AMERYKI". Surrounding the...

ARTIFACT: This is an early (circa 1870s!) member badge or medal for the Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands. The Legion is a veterans' organization that was formed on the United States' 100th birthday to promote the patriotism and military...