United States. A Silver Star, Cased

Fullsize with a two-piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star-shaped base, measuring 36 mm (w) x 44.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback; and Miniature with a two-piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star-shaped base, measuring 18 mm (w) x 22 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with push pin. Extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10.5 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins and its 17 mm (w) x 3.5 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the lid, case also extremely fine.

Footnote: The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.