United States. A Silver Star Medal With Oak Leaf Cluster, C.1945 Buy Now scattered surface rust evident

scattered surface rust evident

Footnote: Hugh Moore Kelly was born on January 17

better than extremely fine condition with nearly all of its original gilding remaining

Name also on chin strapping

surrounded by the inscription in Latin "PROVIDENTIAE MEMOR" (Providence Remembered)

United States. A Silver Star Medal With Oak Leaf Cluster, C.1945 Buy Now scattered surface rust evidentTwo piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h), bronze Oak Leaf Cluster on its original ribbon with brooch pinback, very light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, very light wear on the bottom, case also near extremely fine.