United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction 18 mm (w) x 39

18 mm (w) x 39

The ship also served during the early stages of the Norwegian Campaigns

and Reduced Size: sterling silver

for five months

many of the Sharpshooter riflemen used their own weapons

United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction 18 mm (w) x 39Two piece construction, in sterling silver gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "EDWARD W. BAUER EM3c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear throughout, in its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, very fine. Accompanied by two reproduction photographs of USS Cushing, along with copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers. Footnote: