United States. Two Gallantry Awards

Silver Star (two-piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star-shaped base, measuring 36.3 mm (w) x 34.7 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels); and Distinguished Flying Cross (in bronze, measuring 43.2 mm (w) x 43.2 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback). Extremely fine.

Footnote: The Silver Star Medal, unofficially the Silver Star, is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. It is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918."