Original Items: Only One Lot of 3 Available. This is a fantastic assortment of US Military medals, featuring a very nice edge numbered Silver Star medal. The tradition of awarding medals to America's military men and women dates to the American Revolution. On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington established the first authorized US military decoration—the Badge of Military Merit, which eventually transformed into the Purple Heart medal we are familiar with today.

The Medals In This Lot
- Numbered Silver Star Medal: Numbered 116847 for “1/20/1943 Medallic Art Company”. The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military 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.

- Legion of Merit Legionnaire Degree With Correct 1940’s “Gold Gilt” Full Wrap Brooch with Locking Catch: The Legion of Merit is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. The decoration is issued to members of the eight uniformed services of the United States as well as to military and political figures of foreign governments.

- Navy and Marine Corps Issue Distinguished Flying Cross: The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in actual combat in support operations.

A wonderful trio of medals that come more than ready for further research and display.