Solid Gold Distinguished Marksmanship Medal Lot

Lot of Gold US Distinguished Marksmanship medals with a scrap amount of $9210.00 to the same man to include 1) 14 Karat medal weighing 28.20 grams. Named to the reverse K.K.V. Casey 1st. Lieut. N.Y.N.G. 1904 Scrap weight is 2,560.56 as of 4/14/2026 2) 14 Karat medal weighing 22.00 grams for the New Jersey State Rifle Association Medal for the 1904 Spencer Match. Scrap weight is 1,816.20 as of 4/14/2026 3) For Excellence Individual Marksmanship At The National Match 1904 Medal in 14 Karat Gold Weighing 10.55 grams maker marked BB&B to the reverse. Scrap weight is 958.05 as of 4/14/2026 4) 14 Karat N.J.S.R.A. New Jersey State Rifle Association Medal for the 1905 Inspector's Match. Medal weighs 10.90 grams. The scrap weight of this medal is 989.83 5) 14 Karat N.J.S.R.A. New Jersey State Rifle Association Medal for the 1908 Inspector's Match. Medal weighs 12.05 grams. The scrap weight of this medal is 1,094.26 as of 4/14/2028 6) 10 Karat N.J.S.R.A. New Jersey State Rifle Association Medal for the 1913 Inspector's Match. Medal weighs 11.95 grams. The scrap weight for this medal is 840.68 as of 4/14/2026 7) 14 Karat N.J.S.R.A. New Jersey State Rifle Association Medal for the 1914 Inspector's Match. Medal weighs 10.25 grams. The scrap weight for this medal is 930.70 as of 4/14/2026 8) Lastly his Mexican Border Service medal numbered to the rim 18078. Also in the lot is his Governor General's Prize 1898 Bullion Pocket Patch. with his shooting accomplishments and scores printed to the reverse. Service History: Kellogg K.V. Casey Age 20 years, Enlisted May 2, 1898, at New York city to serve two years; mustered in as a private, Co. L, May 10, 1898; appointed lance corporal, October 1, 1898; mustered out with company, November 15, 1898, at New York city. Later hw would be on the 1908 Olympic team. At the 1908 Summer Olympics, the United States won the gold medal in the Men's Team Military Rifle event held at the Bisley rifle range. The team consisted of six shooters: Charles Benedict, Kellogg Casey, Ivan Eastman, William Leushner, William Martin, and Charles Winder.Who was Kellogg Kennon Venable Casey? K.K.V. Casey, as he is better known, was a marksman of great distinction and an innovator of the sport of target shooting. In the formative years of U.S. marksmanship, Casey was a leader and innovator. He served in several state militias prior to the formation of the National Guard in 1913. In each state he served, he was selected as a member of the state's rifle team. Not only did he show his prowess in marksmanship, but he was known to assist and instruct other team members. He was also selected to represent the United States in the International Long Range Marksmanship Competition for the Palma Trophy. His selection on five occasions (1902, 1903, 1907, 1912, and 1913), is a record that would stand until the 1970s.PATH TO MARKSMAN:Casey was born on September 17, 1877, in New York City to a schoolteacher and a homemaker. He grew up in the city with his sister, Fanny, and parents. At the age of 20, he embarked on the first of many adventures when he enlisted on May 2,1898, as a private in Company B, 71st New York Infantry. The regiment mustered into Federal service on May 10, 1898, and was designated the 71st Regiment Infantry, New York Volunteers. Three days later, the regiment embarked on transports for Florida. After numerous stops in Florida, it boarded boats for the two week voyage to Cuba. They arrived ashore at Siboney, Cuba, on June 23,1898. From June 24 to the 30th, the regiment supported. the 1st United States Volunteers (Roosevelt's Rough Riders) as well as several other regiments in the advance on the fortifications of Santiago. The regiment participated in the charge on San Juan Hill and the surrounding system of blockhouses. The 71st continued in siege duty until the Spanish surrendered July 14. The war ended on August 2, and by August 22, the 71st had returned to New York where many men were allowed to go on furlough, Casey among them. He mustered out as a Lance Corporal on November 15 with the rest of the regiment. For his service in the Spanish American War, Casey was issued the federal Spanish Campaign Medal (No. 6692). In addition, he was eligible for the Federal Cuban Occupation Medal and the New York State Medal for service in the Spanish American War Undoubtedly, Casey's interest in marksmanship began during his military service and remained with him until his death. It may have been his love of shooting or his enjoyment of the military that resulted in his re-enlistment in his old regiment, the 71st New York, in 1901. He was made corporal on May 10th of that year and in December 1902, he was appointed First Lieutenant, as Assistant Inspector of Small Arms Practice for the regiment. He excelled at marksmanship while with the regiment. He earned a spot on the New York State Rifle Team in 1901, 1902, 1903, and 1904. In addition, he was selected as a representative of the United States Internationa