United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1950 Auction Archive Faithful Service Cross - Third

Faithful Service Cross -  Third Class

The hilt is brass over bone

slight undulation evident on both the upper and reverse

obverse illustrating crossed hammers

majority of silvering worn off but otherwise in extremely fine condition

United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1950 Auction Archive Faithful Service Cross - ThirdInstituted in 1942. 1942 1952 Issue. In bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 38. 8 mm (w) x 61. 5 mm (h) inclusive if its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near mint. Accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 13 mm in diameter rosette with button hole attachment, in its plastic case of issue, case also near mint. Footnote: The Medal for Merit was, during the period it