My Military Medal Collection 2022! 

My great great grandfather was in the First World War. He had the distinguished service cross which is the 2nd highest award in the army right under the Medal of Honor.

Great video! I served 4 years in the Marines (2000-2004) with two combat deployments. I think it's great that people collect US militaria. Wonderful way to celebrate the sacrifices of service members and the history of our country. I've also seen some pretty amazing collections from the UK with some of the medals dating back to campaigns against Napoleon. Thanks for sharing:)

My Grandfather earned two Silver Stars in WWl. I just looked at some of his medals and he fought in four battles. Always good to see your collection.

My medal collection revolves around Soviet medals from World War Two and German medals from World War One and Two. Also agree with your comment about “winning” a medal. My late father was an army veteran and that was always a major pet peeve of his too. But the fact that people have called you out is laughably stupid on their part. Anyone who spends 5 seconds on your channel can very plainly see you’re just preserving these historical items for future generations. In other words, you’re doing the lords work. Keep it up!

The Croix de Guerre is the medal you could not remember the name of. Good on you brother for taking the time and the sincere interest to be the caretaker to a great collection of medals. And the fact that you know the names of all these medals is impressive. I served 20 years in the military and most active duty troops do not have that knowledge. Semper Fi!

Wow, that is an impressive collection of US military medals! I just started to collect them too! My Grand Uncle served in WW1 and I just purchased the WW1 victory and occupation medals for his uniform. My father served during the Korean war and have found medals for his service too. The collection is now expanding! The distinguished flying cross and purple hearts are very hard to find.

Excellent video. I especially like the Distinguished Flying crosses. Recently I bought one that had a quadruple oak leaf clasp. One of my favourites. My favourite from my American collection is a WW2 Numbered silver star

Awesome video! I just started collecting medals recently and have four so far. A named bronze star with oak leaf device, a named army commendation medal, distinguished service cross, and a complete air medal set. I hope to collect many more!

Awesome Collection of Medals

Nice collection and you have a good heart in doing so and sharing

Very nice collection Jon!!

Nice Collection Jon!

I'm glad you clarify the difference between won and earned. I always cringe when I hear that phrase, that a soldier "won" a medal.. As you stated, rhey were received and earned. Nice DFC, AM, and PH. I've always loved the design of the PH.

Very nice, keep the hobby going.

Jon boy keep on doing your thing who ever tried calling you out does not know you or just trying to call attention to themselves ,,,,, from a 23 year army veteran ...

very impressive collection. I don't really know much about the US medals, nor have I seen any this close-up. Thanks and be well, kind regards from Austria. By the way, I collect Soviet stuff, but it is getting expensive. lol.

I collect autographs from veterans and a friend of mine knew a guy who served in the Air Force after Vietnam and gave him my address. He not only send a letter but his ribbons, patches, pins, almost his whole uniform!

Wow Nice! 👍

geeze. its really sad you have to make that disclaimer. some people are idiots. lol. damn impressive collection!

Wow thats an awesome medal collection! I only have one, its a complete modern Army Achievement Medal. Hey I have a recommendation video for you, could you do a U.S D-Day impression? If you have done that do an updated video

I like your point that you don't win these medals. There is a big difference between simply winning something, and earning something.

Мирного Дня Привет с Украины .Отличная Коллекция .

I just started collecting military stuff and i already have one n*zi wound badge (black class i guess im not sure) and some finnish ww2 medals and badges

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My Fourth Great Grandfather was awarded the Civil War Campaign medal in 1905, but unfortunately I do not have it in my possession. I would pay 50% of my paycheck for the rest of my life if it meant I could have that medal.

Sent you a PM about that Purple Heart

Are any of them for sale?

In how many of Purple Hearts do you have?

to be honest i just like to buy old medals to wear cause I like them and...personally i believe the whole stolen valor craze and acts are against your first amendment...and whenever I wear a military uniform at school or where I live I never once claimed to be a soldier or have served....hell i sometimes look for medals and wear them cause i like them and only time it applies is whenever i make a uniform with tons of medals and pretend to be a dictator or general of a country I made up aka micronation and would never go around saying i served in any war or anything....I just don't like that wearing a medal for the sake of wearing a medal in some places is seen as stolen valor and especially the one is find at surplus and antique stores...as it seems the person just wanted to get rid of them...

I would like to buy please 🙏

do you just do usa medals?

Great video? 😊

It's good you placed all these disclaimers on your video, too many foolish ideas out there. Yes, some are well intentioned but most speak out of ignorance. Some people believe medals and dog tags should go back to the Veteran or their family. Unfortunately they don't understand that was the source of your purchase. Veterans, especially after Vietnam, were well known for throwing their dog tags away or trashing their uniforms. Most WW2 Veterans passed their items on to their families and as they aged they were sold because nobody in the family had an interest in them or just wanted the realized value by selling them off. The best items are those that came from Veterans for free, they just wanted his belongings going to a good caretaker.

I only have in my collection Communist medals

Hi am from Uganda selling a defence medal 1:53