SPANISH AMERICAN 1st LT. JAMES H MCGEE SHOULDER STRAPS MEDALS PICTURES GROUPING

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We sincerely appreciate the thousands of Ebayers we have the pleasure of doing business with for over 20 years. PICTURES Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are. Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image. DESCRIPTION.....PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE, THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE.****** I ship our orders in 1 day unless there is a problem with the order, such as not a valid shipping address, or the buyer hasn't responded to emails sent to the buyer about the order. US SPANISH AMERICAN JAMES H MCGEE SHOULDER STRAPS, MEDALS, PICTURES GROUPING. This is a large grouping named James Henry McGee. 1. James infantry shoulder straps, blue and white. For a short time, white shoulder straps were issued. However, the men didn't like the white, so they went back to blue. Jame's name is on the back of the white straps. 2. A copy of his black & white picture in uniform signed 1900 James Henry McGee. The picture measures 6 1/8 x 4 3/8 inches. 3. A newspaper copy of James H. McGee's death notice. James died suddenly on April 12, 1939, at the U.S. Veterans hospital in Togus, ME. Mr. McGee was well known in veterans circles in ME. During the war with Spain, Mr. McGee served with Company "A' of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted May 4, 1898, and was discharged November 26, 1898. Mr. McGee was active in Dwewin camp and Manchester post No. 744, Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a past commander of both organizations and served as quartermaster of the Spanish War Veterans' group at the time of his death. He was department commander of the U.S.W.V. less than five years ago, serving until July 1934. 4.There are twelve newspaper clippings about the veterans of foreign wars from The Leader, Manchester, N.H. from 1932 through 1940. 4. There are twenty-seven total old pictures with some writing under the pictures. One picture is the "Wreck of U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor." Another picture is "Cruiser Brooklyn in Havana Harbor." Finally, there are six pictures of "Bone Yard in Havana Cemetery." The rest of the pictures are tourist pictures. 5. There are fifteen ribbons from 1929 to 1940. Six of the ribbons have his name on them. Two ribbons have the wife's name on them, Theresa McGee. One ribbon is Dedication World War Memorial May 30, 1929, Victory Park Manchester N.H. There are three button pins, MISS V.F.W.N.H. AUXILIARY 1936, VETERANS FOREIGN WARS 1935 ENCAMPMENT PROGRAM DOVER N.H., a woman's picture on the NAVAL NORFOLK VIRGINIA, button pin. One ribbon is torn at the top, please see the pictures. This grouping also included his hat, which I have listed on item 254954921180, and his two ribbons that I will also list separately. These items don't have his name on them; however, they came with the grouping. Please look at all the pictures as they are part of the description. From my personal collection I'm selling my collection that I have been collecting for more than 50 years. I am selling due to my age. My passion is history, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on and the items will continue to be preserved. Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection. He said to me, "you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve." Years later, I have realized just how exact his words were. Please, I want only collectors to buy my collection. It is important to me that the vintage items are preserved for years to come for the history. This item has been in my collection for many years. My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light. Therefore, you won't find any fading with any of my militaria items, a smoke-free environment. No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally. Payment All items should be paid through Paypal. YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL "Account" to use PayPal - they accept credit cards, ATMs, and even checks!!!!! Payment is due within 3 days of the item closing. If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes. Shipping PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS FROM US ON THE SAME DAY OR CONTACT US BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL CAN ONLY BE TRACKED BY ME IN THE U.S. AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U.S. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL. We ship USPS ONLY unless arrangements have been approved before the end of the sale, with delivery confirmation on all available packages. Terms of Sale PLEASE READ ALL OF OUR TERMS BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE READ: IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING; TO CHECK WITH YOUR SHIPPING CARRIER TO DETERMINE IF ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TO YOU FROM THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. You are responsible for those charges. The cost of shipping orders by US Postal Service is based on the value and weight of the item(s) when packed. About Us My passion is history. I have always and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years. I desire is to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector's collections; where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection; he said to me. "You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy". Years later I have realized just how true his words were.
US SPANISH AMERICAN JAMES H MCGEE SHOULDER STRAPS MEDALS PICTURES GROUPING
US SPANISH AMERICAN 1st LT. JAMES H MCGEE SHOULDER STRAPS MEDALS PICTURES GROUPING
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We sincerely appreciate the thousands of Ebayers we have had the pleasure of doing business with for over 20 years.
PICTURES
Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are.
Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image.
DESCRIPTION.....
PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW
.
THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE
UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE
,
THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE.
******
I ship our orders in 1 day unless there is a problem with the order, such as not having a valid shipping address, or the buyer hasn't responded to emails sent to the buyer about the order.
US SPANISH AMERICAN 1st LIEUTENANT JAMES H MCGEE SHOULDER STRAPS, MEDALS, PICTURES GROUPING.  This is a large grouping named James Henry McGee.  His ribbons are on Ebay number 224584973912 and 255110079548.  The hat is on Ebay number 254954921180.
1.  James infantry shoulder straps, blue and white.  For a short time, white shoulder straps were issued.  However, the men didn't like the white, so they went back to blue.  James name is on the back of the white straps.
2.  A copy of his black & white picture in uniform signed 1900 James Henry McGee.  The picture measures 6 1/8 x 4 3/8 inches.
3.  A newspaper copy of James H. McGee's death notice.  James died suddenly on April 12, 1939, at the U.S. Veterans hospital in Togus, ME.  Mr. McGee was well known in veterans circles in ME.  During the war with Spain, Mr. McGee served with Company "A' of the Ninth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.  He enlisted May 4, 1898, and was discharged November 26, 1898.  Mr. McGee was active in Dewin camp and Manchester post No. 744, Veterans of Foreign Wars.  He was a past commander of both organizations and served as quartermaster of the Spanish War Veterans' group at the time of his death.  He was department commander of the U.S.W.V. less than five years ago, serving until July 1934.
4.There are twelve newspaper clippings about the veterans of foreign wars from The Leader, Manchester, N.H. from 1932 through 1940.
4.  There are twenty-seven total old pictures with some writing under the pictures.  One picture is the "Wreck of U.S. Battleship Maine in Havana Harbor."  Another picture is "Cruiser Brooklyn in Havana Harbor."  Finally, there are six pictures of "Bone Yard in Havana Cemetery."  The rest of the pictures are tourist pictures.
5.  There are fifteen ribbons from 1929 to 1940.  Six of the ribbons have his name on them.  Two ribbons have the wife's name on them, Theresa McGee.  One ribbon is Dedication
This grouping includes the World War Memorial May 30, 1929, Victory Park Manchester N.H. ribbon.  There are three button pins, MISS V.F.W.N.H. AUXILIARY 1936, VETERANS FOREIGN WARS 1935 ENCAMPMENT PROGRAM DOVER N.H., a woman's picture on the NAVAL NORFOLK VIRGINIA, button pin.  One ribbon is torn at the top; please see the pictures.
Also included his hat, which I have listed on item 254954921180, and his two ribbons that I will also list separately.  These items don't have his name on them; however, they came with the grouping.
Please look at all the pictures as they are part of the description.
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From my personal collection
I'm selling my collection that I have been collecting for more than 50 years.  I am selling due to my age.  My passion is history, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on and the items will continue to be preserved.
Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection.  He said to me, "you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve." Years later, I have realized just how exact his words were.  Please, I want only collectors to buy my collection.  It is important to me that the vintage items are preserved for years to come for the history.
This item has been in my collection for many years.  My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light.  Therefore, you won't find any fading with any of my militaria items, a smoke-free environment.  No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally.
Payment
Payment is due within 3 days of the item closing.  If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes.
Shipping
PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING
DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS
WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS FROM US ON THE SAME DAY OR CONTACT US BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE
INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL CAN ONLY BE TRACKED BY ME IN THE U.S.  AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U.S. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM.  PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL.
We ship USPS ONLY unless arrangements have been approved before the end of the sale, with delivery confirmation on all available packages.
Terms of Sale
PLEASE READ ALL OF OUR TERMS BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE READ:
IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING; TO CHECK WITH YOUR SHIPPING CARRIER TO DETERMINE IF ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TO YOU FROM THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.  You are responsible for those charges.
The cost of shipping orders by US Postal Service is based on the value, and weight of the item(s) when packed.
About Us
My passion is history. I always have and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years.
I desire to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector's collections, where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come.  Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection, he said to me.  "You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy.”  Years later, I have realized just how true his words were.
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