September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
Edward M. Fickett (1895-1973) served in the army 1917-1954, earning 2 silver stars, the Legion of Merit, 2 bronze stars, 4 commendation medals, the French Legion of Honor, 6 battle stars, and the nickname, “Fighting Joe Fickett.” He commanded the 6th US Cavalry in the 1930s, the 6th Mechanized Cavalry Group in World War II, and “Task Force Fickett” in WWII, taking part in the breakout from Normandy, Patton’s rapid advance, the Lorraine Campaign, and the later breakthrough to Bastogne. In addition to providing an army-level scouting and reconnaissance unit, Fickett managed the Third Army Information Service, which monitored battalion and division radio traffic and frontline communications of battalion and regimental headquarters to streamline the exchange of information, which Patton deemed of critical importance, and dramatically reduced the time it took for messages from frontline units to army headquarters. His medal group is quite expansive and includes a plethora of service medals, but most notably includes his Silver star, numbered what appears to be "11148" but is partially obscured, Bronze Star with V device and oak leaf, Legion of Merit with oak leaf, and Army Commendation Medal, which is the only engraved medal in the group. Also included is a nice group of his rank and unit insignia, all of which surround a copy of a photo of Findley. There are nice 4th Cavalry sleeve patches, 1 SSI and 1 for an overseas hat. Most DIs are marked by NS Meyer on reverse. Mexican Border Medal is unnumbered. Medals exhibit a pleasing patina with some ribbons exhibiting light fraying. CONDITION: Good.
ADDENDUM: Photo added.
Item Dimensions: 18" x 12"