United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Newly Listed 61 mm x 52

61 mm x 52

hand engraved

measuring 56 mm x 56 mm

The chord itself is fabricated from very fine quality aluminum bullion wire

his Brevet of Major on May 20

United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Newly Listed 61 mm x 52Two piece construction, in sterling silver gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "EDWARD W. BAUER EM3c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear throughout, in its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, very fine. Accompanied by two reproduction photographs of USS Cushing, along with copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers. Footnote: