United States. A Silver Star Medal, Miniature Newly Listed in absolutely top condition

in absolutely top condition

with a paper instruction label glued on the inside of the lid entitled "Anweisung zum Aussuchen der Doppelarmigen Brille

with special regard to the gun areas

consisting of an attractive enameled white Maltese Cross with ball finials

with each arm consisting of alternating clusters of three smooth and three faceted rays

United States. A Silver Star Medal, Miniature Newly Listed in absolutely top conditionTwo piece construction, in gilt and blackened bronze, measuring 17. 8 mm (w) x 23. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third highest personal decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.