A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto GTRexclude Rall's signature in silver-coloured ink

Rall's signature in silver-coloured ink below his image

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

fine zinc and red enamels

maker marked "A" and "A

with cut out crown which is typical of this maker

A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto GTRexclude Rall's signature in silver-coloured inkUnited 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