United States. A Silver Star With Case, C.1945 Auction Private David Beaton Anderson embarked

Private David Beaton Anderson embarked Liverpool aboard the S

The peak of the cap is adorned with a veteran-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

Although the war was nearing its final stages

Accompanied by the star of the order

the obverse consisting of a large laurel wreath with berries

United States. A Silver Star With Case, C.1945 Auction Private David Beaton Anderson embarkedUnited States. Silver Star, two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, 34. 5 mm x 36. 5 mm, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, minor silvering wear on the star, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its 12. 3 mm x 35. 5 mm Ribbon Bar with pinback and its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with buttonhole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, residue on lid,