United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 Auction Archive underneath captioned in white “Am

underneath captioned in white “Am Balkon in Linz in der Nacht vom 12 zum 13 März 1938” on a green bordered

along with flying a C-47 on training missions

22mm x 14mm

Very rare and desirable badge

as this was when Forsdyke was Lieutenant Colonel as stated on the name plaque of the Bicorn Carrying Case)

United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 Auction Archive underneath captioned in white “AmInstituted in 1942. 1942 1952 Issue. In bronze gilt with blue, white and green enamels, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its cardboard box of issue, white label affixed to the side panel inscribed "Medal for Merit" and maker marked "V. H. BLACKINTON & CO., INC.", scuffing, wear and tape residue evident on the exterior of both the lid and