United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 GTRexclude To the destroyer Whiting

To the destroyer Whiting

62 mm in diameter

15 mm (w) x 61

It states that Müller has passed his officer’s exam on Dec 16th

Die struck steel buckle

United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 GTRexclude To the destroyer WhitingInstituted 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