A roll call of notable people who died in 2008 Jan 4, 2009
Soviet gymnast; won four gold medals at 1960 Olympics. May 30. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Barber Shop is a Civil War gem in Paullina Jul 6, 2008
Inside his sharp shop at 135 E. Broadway in downtown Paullina are dozens of Civil War firearms, medals, pictures, maps and more. "This is the first time I have ever seen Confederate money," said a visitor from Denver, Colo. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Letters to the Editor - 3/4/2008 Mar 5, 2008
Fact F. The U.S.A. last issued Victory Medals in 1946. We haven't been able to declare victory since they stopped numbering wars. (North County Times)
Western Auction Features Civil War Arms and Major Pre-Columbian Artifacts Collection Feb 2, 2008
Indian artifacts include arrow heads, peace medals, hand-woven Indian baskets such as an Apache figural basket, a Navajo wedding basket and an Apache gambling tray, Acoma and Pueblo Indian pieces, Navajo rugs and Indian pottery from the mid to late 1800's. The large antique firearm collection consists of over 100 items such as period engraved Colt single actions, Colt single action Army, also some engraved, Colt Lightning rifles, and of considerable note, all four styles of Winchester model 1866... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Carer stole antiques from war veteran Nov 28, 2007
Ryan, 59, even stole treasured personal possessions such as the campaign medals of Maj Gen Mills and his father by rifling through drawers while Mrs Mills was in the same room. Her "despicable" actions involving two accomplices were exposed after police became suspicious about her allegation that the house had been burgled. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Lipsyte: Sports Summer Oct 13, 2007
And don't forget Marion Jones, long the sweetheart of track and field, finally admitted that she had used drugs to help her win five medals at the 2000 Olympics. . (Zmag.org)
Orders, medals convention offers rare glimpse at historic treasures Aug 12, 2007
Since the dawn of civilization, nations, organizations and collective groups have honored the meritorious service and accomplishment of individuals with ornate medals as a sign of gratitude and appreciation ... "Medals are fascinating pieces of history," said Chris Cawthorne, a local collector and spokesman for Orders and Medals Society of America ... "Each one tells a story - both of the individual who received it and the organization that bestowed it." Military veterans and Olympic athletes... (Conroe Courier, TX)
There's money in coins, but not for everyone Jul 21, 2007
The sale is also strong on medals, badges and books. The catalogue can be downloaded at iswright. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
May 16-31, 2007 Obituaries May 27, 2007
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, and received sev-eral medals and citations. He retired from Greyhound Bus Lines. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Black centre gets war medal Feb 25, 2007
The medals of Sapper J. Parris of the 2nd Construction Battalion are displayed at the Black Cultural Centre in Dartmouth ... Nearly six million Victory medals were awarded to Allied soldiers after the end of the First World War ... The most he had paid for medals on EBay before Friday was $5,300 for a collection that included a Military Cross and two Memorial Crosses. (ChronicleHerald.ca)
`Basement full of paintings' sees daylight Feb 14, 2007
White was wounded and received the Purple Heart and some other medals, which he said were only lately sent to him. I guess they didn't keep up with my medals too good ... Then I had an occasion to meet with a fella from Soldiers and Sailors Relief, and he said I could get my medals, and that's when they sent them. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
COMBAT collectibles Feb 9, 2007
looks at the medals on a World War II uniform while shopping for her son at the Fort Leavenworth Historical Society's militaria show Feb. 3 at the Frontier Conference Center. Hill's son, who lives in Virginia, had given her a list of items he wanted for his collection. (Leavenworth Lamp, KS)
The Franklin Mint Jumps Back into the Coin Business Jan 30, 2007
For the First Time, Art Medals Inspired by Official White House Portraits of William J. Clinton and George W. Bush to be Part of a New, Exclusive, Limited Edition Presidential Series ... A collection of art medals, limited to only 30,000 sets, will feature the official portraits of every U.S. President, from George Washington to George W. Bush, and is being offered as the result of an exclusive collaboration between The Franklin Mint and the White House Historical Association ... The series will... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
