Of Heros Made

06/08/2019

The Distinguised Order of the Golden Fleece

We have all probably heard the story of Jason. Jason was an ancient Greek mythological hero who was the leader of the Argonauts whose quest for the Golden Fleece is featured in Greek literature. He was the son of Aeson, the rightful king of Iolcos. He was married to the sorceress Medea. He was also the great-grandson of the messenger god Hermes, through his mother's side. Quite a pedigree. The fleece is the trophy in the tale of the hero Jason and his crew of Argonauts, who set out on a quest

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03/22/2019

Medals Displayed on the Site's Banner

A little test of knowledge Medals displayed on this site's banner How much do you know? So take a gander at the background of this site's banner. You will see a random selection of medals laid out across the page. I have been ask "what those medals are". Instead of a dry list with not a lot of excitement, I decided on something a little different. A quiz. And not one of those let me show you a list of names and you match them up. Too easy. Instead I am going to give you a list of award

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02/13/2019

A New Medal for Valor for the Coast Guard, One They Can Call Their Own

The Cost Guard finally has a medal for valor they don't have to borrow from someone else. The Coast Guard Cross A new entry into the Coast Guard's pyramid of honor has finally been produced. A little history of what we now call the Coast Guard. In August of 1790 the Revenue-Marine was founded as part of the Treasury Department under a Secretary named Alexander Hamilton (yes, the same one on the $10 bill). The primary roll of the Revenue-Marine was the armed enforcement of customs, taxes, and

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12/07/2018

It All Started Here

It may be hard to believe but a man who has become synonymous with the word traitor left a more endearing legacy on the United States. Benedict Arnold, the man who built a pyramid.

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01/17/2018

Of Heros Made, the Evolution

In the beginning there was a book, then an encyclopedia, then a multi volume monster. How did all of this start, what was behind it, and where will it go? This site and all of the other works that I have produced over the years is a hobby. Well, sometimes it leads to a little obsession. I started collecting medals when I was about 15 years old. No internet back then. You went to yard sales, flea markets, antique stores, estate auctions, military shows and even sent self addressed stamped

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