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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Sextet of Medals Awarded to Major General Andre W. Brewster (6 Pieces), 1914-18. Grade Range: VERY FINE to ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Major General Andre W. Brewster was a career military officer who served in the United States Army from 1885-1925. During this forty year career, Brewster saw action firstly on the American frontier at the tail end of the Indian Wars, later fighting in the Spanish-American War, the Boxer Rebellion, and the First World War, finally serving stateside after 1921. It was during the Boxer Rebellion that Brewster received his highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, with the citation reading: "The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) Andre Walker Brewster, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 13 July 1900, while serving with the 9th Infantry at Tientsin, China. While under fire Captain Brewster rescued two of his men from drowning." Later during the First World War, Brewster served as Inspector General of the General Headquarters for the American Expeditionary Force. It was in this role that Brewster played a valuable service tendering advice to John J. Pershing regarding the performance and capabilities of division commanders. In the course of his service in Europe, Brewster was awarded many medals by the various allied European Nations, five of which make this lot. Included are as follows.
Major General Andre W. Brewster was a career military officer who served in the United States Army from 1885-1925. During this forty year career, Brewster saw action firstly on the American frontier at the tail end of the Indian Wars, later fighting in the Spanish-American War, the Boxer Rebellion, and the First World War, finally serving stateside after 1921. It was during the Boxer Rebellion that Brewster received his highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, with the citation reading: "The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Infantry) Andre Walker Brewster, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 13 July 1900, while serving with the 9th Infantry at Tientsin, China. While under fire Captain Brewster rescued two of his men from drowning." Later during the First World War, Brewster served as Inspector General of the General Headquarters for the American Expeditionary Force. It was in this role that Brewster played a valuable service tendering advice to John J. Pershing regarding the performance and capabilities of division commanders. In the course of his service in Europe, Brewster was awarded many medals by the various allied European Nations, five of which make this lot. Included are as follows.
Belgium. Order of Leopold Grand Cross with Swords. Instituted 11 July 1832. EXTREMELY FINE. Ribbon is likely not original. Barac-181
France. Croix de Guerre with Palm Pin and Ribbon. Instituted 2 April 1915. VERY FINE. Barac-372.
France. Order of the Legion of Honour Grand Cross with Ribbon. Instituted 19 May 1802. EXTREMELY FINE. Barac-577.
Great Britain. Order of St. Michael and St. George. Instituted 28 April 1818. EXTREMELY FINE. Barac-758.
Italy. Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus Commander Grade with Ribbon. Instituted 16 September 1572. ABOUT UNCIRCULATED. Barac-790.
United States of America. Shriner's Legion of Honor Badge with Ribbon. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000