United States. Silver Star GTRexclude A First War Merchant Marine

A First War Merchant Marine Cap Badge - In heavy

Instituted 1814 by King Ferdinand VII

The division was demobilized to security division status on October 1

obverse centre presenting a hand etched lion on black enamels

contact marks evident on both sides of the cross base

United States. Silver Star GTRexclude A First War Merchant MarineTwo piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h), lightly soiled original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 17 mm (w) x 4. 3 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, edge wear evident on the exterior, lightly soiled medal bed, case better than very fine.