Early USMC Medal and Badge Group

Updated September 18, 2026

Lot number	88b
Auction	Huge Estates, Firearms, Jewelry, Militaria, & Railroad sale
Date	September 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Southern Heirs Auction
Location	Denham Springs, Louisiana

Era: World War I to Pre-WWII Era Original three-piece United States Marine Corps medal and qualification badge group consisting of: * Early-style USMC Good Conduct Medal with "U.S. Marine Corps" top suspension bar, red and blue ribbon, rifle suspension bar, and “Fidelity, Zeal, Obedience” reverse. This top-bar design was discontinued after 1935. * World War I Victory Medal with original rainbow ribbon. Reverse depicts the fasces surrounded by the names of Allied nations. * USMC Expert Rifleman qualification badge with crossed rifles and wreath. The Good Conduct Medal appears unnamed on the reverse. Medals and badge show age-related surface wear, patina, discoloration, and oxidation. The World War I Victory Medal ribbon has noticeable fraying, separation, and fabric wear. Pins and fastening components are present as photographed. These items are being offered together as found; no documentation establishing that all three belonged to the same Marine is included. This item came from a collector’s estate. We have not authenticated it, and it is being sold exactly as acquired. Authenticity has not been verified; bidders should rely on their own inspection and the photographs provided. If you have any doubt, please attend the preview and examine all photographs closely before bidding. This estimated auction value was created using AI research of actual sold prices from online auction sites and marketplaces during the past 12 months. It is provided as a market reference only and is not a guarantee of the final selling price. Estimated Auction Value: $75–$125

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