United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction " He scored reasonable well

" He scored reasonable well during his Pre-Entry Aircrew Educational Course at the University of Toronto Schools

the 30th Infantry Division

maker marked on reverse "Anton Reitterer

on November 16th

United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction " He scored reasonable wellTwo 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: