Spring Military Aviation and Militaria Auction
Lot 78:
Description
This collection consists of three items attributed to James A. Foster Jr., a US Army veteran. The grouping includes a pair of M1940 pattern notched stainless steel identification tags. The tags are embossed with the name FOSTER, JAMES A JR and service number 32836267. The service number indicates the individual was a draftee from the 2nd Service Command, covering New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. Additional embossed markings include T43 44 indicating tetanus toxoid immunization dates, A for blood type, and a P for Protestant religious preference. The tags are suspended from a steel bead chain. Also included is an officially named US Army Good Conduct Medal. The bronze planchet features the standard Efficiency Honor Fidelity design on the obverse. The reverse is professionally engraved in two lines with the name JAMES A. FOSTER JR. The medal is suspended from a red and white striped silk ribbon with a slot-back brooch. The final item is a veteran organization lapel pin. The pin is constructed of gold-tone metal depicting an eagle with outstretched wings, featuring a silver-tone chevron motif and a star on the bottom banner.
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