Bronze Star Medalj Original i ask

Bronze Star Medalj Original i ask

Fullsize!

Unissued NOS

Komplett i ask.

The United States Bronze Star & bar

Initially the Bronze star was intended to be awarded to any person who while serving in the United States armed forces on or after 7th December 1941 who distinguished himself by heroic or meritorious achievement.

Issued by executive order 9419 by president Roosevelt in February 1944, after a memorandum from General C.Marshall.