United States: European African Campaign Medal with 'Arrowhead' device & silver 'service star' on riband

The bronze 'Arrowhead': Denotes that the US Army soldier had participated in in a designated parachute, glider or amphibious landing or assault

The 'Silver Service Star': Denotes that the recipient had served in five (5) of the specified campaign phases / operations that were authorised for this theatre of war 1941-1945

The silk corded medal riband fitted with an early issue unmarked 12mm crimp brooch mounting bar. This latter retaining the original hinged pin with intricate drop-lock and clasp fittings, and as issued

This was the campaign medal awarded for fighting in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany etc

Condition: EF

Code: 22684