Lot 284
WW 2, Korea, Vietnam Marine Corps Officer’s Medal, Document & Sword Group. A fantastic group of items, formerly the property of Marine Corps Captain Thomas Edward Bruce, for service during WW2, the Korean War and Vietnam, starting as an enlisted man and rising to captain. The ensemble consists of his framed Legion of Merit with V and Navy Commendation Medal with V, group of 14 framed medals (all unnamed as issued), a named engraved Officer’s Mameluke Sword, three photo albums, and lots of official paperwork. Photo albums have numerous photos, clippings, and memorabilia. The large collection of documents includes the citations for valor awards (the original Navy Commendation document is hand signed by Admiral Spruance), promotion documents (one hand signed by Navy Secretary Chafee), large and small photos, orders, and a bonanza of other misc. paperwork and correspondence. He received his Commendation Ribbon (later a medal when issued) with a "V" for valor for manning a heavy machine gun on the Light Cruiser U.S.S. St. Louis during Kamikaze attacks off Leyte and Okinawa. His "V" for valor on the Legion of Merit medal was for service in Vietnam‘s An Hua Province, where he established a supply base and rendered aid to wounded Marines while under rocket and mortar attack. The Marine Corps officer’s sword, overall length 36.75 inches, is a high quality example with a German made blade marked Conqueror, featuring beautiful etched engraved panels with Captain Bruce's name, this in a polished metal scabbard with gilt fittings, all in excellent condition. A very desirable Marine Corps group covering the major conflicts of the mid-twentieth century. With the passage of time, original personal archives such as this one have become quite scarce. Should be viewed if possible, but the absentee winning bidder should not be disappointed.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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