United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 Auction Archive Knight’s Breast Badge - In

Knight’s Breast Badge - In silver gilt and enamels

An example of a third reich period DJ (German Youths/Jungvolk) badge

as this was when Forsdyke was Lieutenant Colonel as stated on the name plaque of the Bicorn Carrying Case)

along with flying a C-47 on training missions

with an attachment loop for the chain

United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 Auction Archive Knight’s Breast Badge - InInstituted in 1942. 1942 1952 Issue. In bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, white label affixed to the side panel inscribed "Medal for Merit" and maker marked "V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC.", scuffing, wear and tape residue evident on the exterior of both the lid and