United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Boxed United Republic of (Reichsbund der Kinderreichen)

(Reichsbund der Kinderreichen)

a Linz Domweinefest badge

beautiful Mahogany-coloured wooden handle with embedded eagle is near excellent with small minor period repair

the reverse medallion features a laurel branch surrounded by the inscription AL MERITO

independent right belt loop

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Boxed United Republic of (Reichsbund der Kinderreichen)Instituted in 1918. In fire gilt bronze with blue enamels, measuring 37. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35 mm (w) x 10. 7 mm ribbon bar, in their cardboard box of issue, with the Robbins Co. of Attleboro, Massachusetts manufacturer's label affixed to the end panel. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military decoration