United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Auction Archive His body was thrown into

His body was thrown into the sea before the ship reached Japan on January 29

maker marked “CD” for the firm of Carl Dillenius

An American Silver Star -  Silver star on a bronze gilt base

base with an insert in black felt with a recessed medal bed

gilded and patinated bronze

United States. An Army 48 Star Glory-Gloss 55 Flag, By Dettra Flag Company, C.1945 Auction Archive His body was thrown intoFabricated from 95% acetate (consisting of spun filaments of cellulose taken from wood pulp; classified as a chemical fiber textile or semi synthetic, acetate is sometimes mixed with silk, wool or cotton to make it stronger) and 5% other fibers called "glory gloss", due to its ability to brighten when light is placed upon it. The flag is composed of thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red alternating with white, all of which are individually stitched