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Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, Canada Volunteer Service, 1939-1945, WWII (Item)

Medal and ribbon with original storage box. WWII Canada Volunteer Service. Round silver medal, one side has the coat of arms of Canada, and the other side depicts seven marching figures and reads "1939 CANADA 1945 VOLUNTARY SERVICE VOLONTAIRE" around the edge. Unattched length of ribbon included, which is green, red and blue striped. With original white cardboard storage box.

Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, British War Medal, 1939-1945, WWII (Item)

Silver medal on fabric ribbon, with original box. Silver round medal, issued by the Royal Canadian Air Force/RCAF, British war medal, 1939-1945 for service in World War II. One side of medal: image of lion atop a two headed dragon with "1939-1945" in upper corner. Other side of medal has profile of King George and reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP" around edge.

Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, British 1939-1945 Service Star, WWII (Item)

Medal, ribbon and original storage box. Medal is the British Service Star, 1939-1945. Copper star with design of the royal cypher, "GRI VI" at center, surrounded by a crown. Reads "The 1939-1945 Star" at bottom. Back side of medal is plain. Includes unattached length of ribbon which is navy blue, red and light blue striped. With white cardboard storage box.

Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, The Burma Star, WWII (Item)

Medal, ribbon and original storage box. The Burma Star medal is made of copper, and has the royal cypher, "GRI VI" at center, surrounded by a crown, with inscription "The Burma Star." Back side of medal is blank. With length of ribbon, which is blue, gold and red striped. White cardboard storage box

[William G. Orthman receiving Soldier's Medal from Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans] (Item)

Photograph of William G. Orthman receiving the Soldier's Medal from Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans, June 3, 1946. Typed on verso: "Capt. William G. Orthman, 0-650753, AC being decorated with the Soldiers Medal by Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans, Commanding General, Army Air Forces, China Theater, 3 June 1946."

[Norman G. Stromer and other servicemen receiving Air Medals] (Item)

Photograph of Norman G. Stromer (second from right, shaking hands with officer) and other servicemen being awarded Air Medals at a decoration ceremony, circa 1940s.

[Marine Corps pilots at decoration ceremony, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands] (Item)

Photograph of U.S. Marine Corps pilots at a decoration ceremony, Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands, November 20, 1943. A Vought F4U Corsair is visible in the background. The men, including O. Keith Williams, are identified in the verso caption. Typed on verso: "FNAW-2200. Vella Lavella. 20, November 43. Photog: TSgt. D. White. Decoration of Marine Flyers in the South Pacific is often as informal as…

Medal, Military/Brien Wygle, RCAF, Distinguished Flying Cross (Item)

Distinguished Flying Cross medal in presentation box. Silver cross with "RF" at center, hanging from a purple and white striped ribbon. On back of cross "GRL 1918" and "1946" are stamped. Ribbon has a straight back pin closure. Medal is in original presentaion box, which is black with "D.F.C." stamped on the front and lined in white velvet inside. Marked "Royal Mint."

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