Original World War 2 Bronze Star medal in its original case of issue, complete with its ribbon bar and lapel pin. The Bronze Star was engraved with the recipient's name "Charles B. Hogan". There's no further research done to retrace his steps during the war. The medal comes with a slot brooch mechanism and its original ribbon, indicating production during World War 2. Condition as seen.
Original World War 2 Bronze Star medal in its original case of issue, complete with its ribbon bar and lapel pin. The Bronze Star was privately engraved with the recipient's name "Harry R. Snowden Jr.". Snowden was a Private in Company A of the 14th Armored Infantry Battalion of the 1st Armored Division. He saw service in North Africa and Italy and received his Bronze Star for his service during those campaigns. The medal comes with a slot brooch mechanism and its original ribbon, indicating production during World War 2. Condition as seen.
Original World War 1 US Silver Star medal which was engraved on the back with the recipient's name "Charles L. Auger Jr."! Captain Charles L. Auger Jr. served with the 319th Infantry Regiment of the 80th Infantry Division. He received this Silver Star for actions in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Wikipedia notes:
"During the Meuse Argonne campaign, the 80th Division was the only one that saw action during each phase of the offensive (three times). And they first earned their motto, "The 80th Division Moves only Forward!". The artillery of the division boasted more days of continuous combat firing than the batteries of any other American division. The 80th captured two Germans and one machine gun for every man wounded and one piece of artillery with gun crew for every 10 men wounded. Men of the 80th Division received 619 awards and decorations."
The medal is complete with its slot brooch meganism and ribbon. Condition as seen.
