Necklaces are another favorite. These can range from $10.00 to $315.00 for memorial necklaces.
Dog tags, which are what military personnel wear for identification, can be bought for around $20.00.
Some military medals are actually prohibited for sale without proper authorization.
The Stolen Valor Act was passed in 2005 and prohibited the manufacture, sale, or even wearing of the medal without proper authorization.
This act was specifically enacted for the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, and the Air Force Cross.
The Medal of Honor is the most prestigious medal awarded in the military; only 120 individuals have the right to wear this medal today.
The other three are second to the Medal of Honor, awarded to those who have performed outstanding acts in the service.
However, this law only applies to United States medals. Other nations’ medals can be bought and sold freely.
For instance, there is a France Legion of Honor medal being sold on ebay.com for around $700.00.
Similarly, the law only applies for outstanding national medals, so state medals can be purchased or sold without any incriminating implications.
A Louisiana National Guard Medal of Honor could be bought for around $300.00. | 