United States; Silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star-shaped base, 36 mm (w) x 34.7 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, marked "G27" onthe pinback, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Silver Star Medal, unofficially the Silver Star, is the United States military's third-highest personal decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States.

