My Son’s US Medal Collection

[Jody]

Hello,
My 16 year old son has been collecting US awards for 7 years now. This is a grouping he has completed of four of the higher US Army awards (the exception being the MOH).

The top is the Distinguished Service Cross. This early cased serial numbered example has a full wrap brooch. On the left is a Bronze Star with slot brooch. The right award is an early serial numbered Silver Star with full wrap brooch. The bottom is a sterling silver US Navy/USMC Purple Heart with split wrap brooch. This Purple Heart was awarded to my stepdad’s father.

My son is very proud of his collection.

Regards,
Jody

[Jody]

My Son’s Collection

Photos of my son’s DSC.

[J.1.M.B.R]

He should be proud. Very nice collection he has started!

[Reichsword]

Good for him. Nice to see interest in the hobby from the younger generations.

[Volksgrenadier 44]

Well done lad,great to hear of young collectors

Ross

[Adam S.]

They look fantastic all together especially!

How old is your son now Jody?

[Jody]

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They look fantastic all together especially!

How old is your son now Jody?

Liam is now 16 and will be 17 in August.

[gregM]

Very nice collection.
He is off to a great start.

[PanzerElite]

greetings to you and your son,
i remember at least 6 years ago, you have grown up his interests on this hobby, but i am surprised today he collects US medals not german medals.how he saves the money for the hobby?
？％ from your pocket?
and will the hobby interferes his study in school?
thanks

[Jody]

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greetings to you and your son,
i remember at least 6 years ago, you have grown up his interests on this hobby, but i am surprised today he collects US medals not german medals.how he saves the money for the hobby?
？％ from your pocket?
and will the hobby interferes his study in school?
thanks

Hello,
My son has a part time job and he even sells toys and other things on the side. He likes the German stuff, but he also likes US stuff (I have always collected it as well). Why not, he is American and he is also an officer in the JROTC. The hobby isn’t that time consuming for him. He likes it, but he isn’t a fanatic over it. I bet he spends less than an hour a week on it. He wants a Navy Cross and after that he is good to go for awhile. As far as grades go he has a 4.0 and is in the top 5 at his high school.

School just ended for the summer and here is his latest grade report.

Regards,
Jody