U.S. WW2 SILVER STAR MEDAL IN CASE

This American Silver Star from WW11 is a five pointed star with the central design of a smaller five point star surrounded by oak leaf branches. On the reverse are  the raised words "For Gallantry in Action". Also included is the silk ribbon bar and an enamel lapel badge. This also comes with it's original hinge case that has written on it in gold lettering "Silver Star". The case is lined in gold silk and velvet.

This is a one of a kind item and you will receive the exact one photographed.

The Silver Medal is the successor to the Silver Star Citation that was established July 19, 1918. In 1932, the Secretary of War approved the change of the "Citation Star" to the medal.