United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 Archive On 12 May 1943 Messe

On 12 May 1943 Messe was promoted to the rank of Marshal of Italy (Maresciallo d'Italia)

it weighs 55

mounted to a metal plate with a horizontal pinback

all awards in fine or better condition

Defence and War Medals 1939-45

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, C.1918 Archive On 12 May 1943 MesseIn bronze gilt with blue enamels, number impressed "1858" on the edge, the first "8" double struck, measuring 38 mm in diameter, chipping evident in the blue enamels between "FOR" and "DISTINGUISHED", scattered gilt wear on the reverse, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 10. 5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that