Some finds that need IDs

[alabama11]

Thanks for viewing this thread. Found these today and am happy about it. The Good Conduct Metal is US, but I cannot find any clear definition as to when it was in use. The diameter is 31 mm and it rings up as copper. The lead object has been on treasure net before, but I do not remember what was said about it. Kind of like a button back piece, maybe. The damaged piece may have said M&C, but the & is illegible. Als, found the Good Conduct Honor Knot of Bronze, but it is not in the photos. I am sure someone has seen these before. best,

 

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[slikriktn1]

the pieces with 230 and mc are bag seals..they would have a piece of wire wrapped around bag and the ends crimped tight..

 

[Keith Jackson]

About the Good Conduct Medal:

"The Good Conduct Medal was established by Executive Order 8809, dated 28 June 1941, and authorized the award for soldiers completing three years active service after that date. The criteria was amended by Executive Order 9323, dated 31 March 1943, to authorize award for three years service after 7 December 1941 or one year service while the United States is at war. Executive Order 10444, dated 10 April 1953, revised the criteria to authorize award for three years service after 27 August 1940; one year service after 7 December 1941 while the United States is at war; and award for the first award for service after 27 June 1950 upon termination of service, for periods less than three years, but more than one year."

Quoted from U.S. Army Veteran Medals Home Page

It appears like they still may be in use.

 

[diggummup]

As far as I know, there is no way to date the medal by itself without the pin/ribbon attachment, which is what is used to date them.

 

[Keith Jackson]

I just spoke to a co-worker who happens to be an active duty Major in the US Army and he confirmed that they still issue them.

 

[Davers]

I was thinking the lead seal was a Bag or Bale Seal. Funny I have only dug 1 or 2 of these over the years in the land around Atlanta -IMO Shows how hard the area has been hunted.

As for the Good Conduct Medal ...I do love it, Awesome Detail on the Eagle sitting on the Sword & Book.
I would think WW2 but could date to Vietnam or Korea (1940's-1970's) I'm thinking 1940-1950 but really unsure.
Going by the great info posted by Keith Jackson, IMO a Great New Asset to T-Net.

Being 45 I tend to think Vietnam was not that long ago , but heck is has been . 50 + - Years .The Metal "Could" date to Then but I still think it's older. + You A11 Know the date range of the site you found it.
I think you mentioned a missing piece that was not pictured ....Maybe that piece will help put a date on it.

No matter when it was issued ,it's still a great piece I would love to have in my collection.
Great post & replys.

 

[Davers]

About the Good Conduct Medal:

"The Good Conduct Medal was established by Executive Order 8809, dated 28 June 1941, and authorized the award for soldiers completing three years active service after that date. The criteria was amended by Executive Order 9323, dated 31 March 1943, to authorize award for three years service after 7 December 1941 or one year service while the United States is at war. Executive Order 10444, dated 10 April 1953, revised the criteria to authorize award for three years service after 27 August 1940; one year service after 7 December 1941 while the United States is at war; and award for the first award for service after 27 June 1950 upon termination of service, for periods less than three years, but more than one year."

Quoted from U.S. Army Veteran Medals Home Page

It appears like they still may be in use.

Great info & welcome to the T-net Site.
Davers