United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction Four days after his Medical

Four days after his Medical Report was finalized

3 mm x 55 mm inclusive of its FEB (Brazilian Expeditionary Force) arms suspension

18 mm (w) x 39

many of the Sharpshooter riflemen used their own weapons

all toped with elaborate Coat of Arms

United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction Four days after his MedicalTwo 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: