A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto GTRexclude with cut out crown which

with cut out crown which is typical of this maker

Dewar followed in his father's footsteps and was academically gifted

PALESTINE 1945-48 (T/21050063 DVR

scattered pieces of the gray paper backer missing

polished field centering Imperial Crown with motto "Gott mit uns"

A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto GTRexclude with cut out crown whichUnited States; Two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, engraved "THOMAS F. MATTO" on the reverse, 34. 5 mm x 35. 7 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by two 10 mm x 36 mm ribbon bars, one with a pinback, and its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, exhibiting light