The dates on the obverse are "9 April 1940" and "8 Mai 1945"
with a large patinated eagle with spread-out wings superimposed on the badge
landing in France on the 6th
with a green wool backer and a horizontal pinback
He was posted to Japan from March 21
United States. A Bronze Star Buy Now The dates on the obverseIn bronze, measuring 36. 5 mm (w) x 35. 3 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Bronze Star Medal, unofficially the Bronze Star, is a United States decoration awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces for either heroic achievement, heroic service, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service in a combat zone. When the medal is awarded by the Army and Air Force for acts of valor in combat, the "V"