United States. A Silver Star With Case, C.1945 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac WWI 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian

WWI 197th Infantry Battalion "Scandinavian Overseas Battalion" "Vikings of Canada" Sweetheart Pin - Bronze gilt with red and blue enamels

They returned to earth by splashing into the Pacific on July 24th

measuring 60 mm (w) x 75 mm (h)

red embroidery in the void of the crown black threading giving definition to the wings

maker marked "SPINK & SON Ltd" on the inside lid

United States. A Silver Star With Case, C.1945 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac WWI 197th Infantry Battalion "ScandinavianTwo piece construction silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, bearing For Gallantry In Action on reverse, measuring at 35. 1mm (w) x 38. 2mm (h to top of suspension), weighing at 22. 3 grams, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine condition, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" in gold on the lid, scuffing on lid, still extremely fine condition.