fabric loss on the inside hinged area
surface wear and scattered gilt loss
loop officially numbered “42”
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Ben C
but was either wounded or got sick and was transferred to a military hospital in Feb of 1940 where he stayed until early April
Switzerland, Republic. A Schlaraffia Association Neck Badge, C.1920 United Republic of fabric loss on the insideA large Maltese Cross, with white and green enamelled arms, the centre obverse depicts a white enamelled cross over a red background, surrounded by a white ring bearing the inscription SCHLARAFFIA GALLIA HELVETICA, the centre reverse is maker marked AD. SCHWERDT STUTTGART, measuring 58. 57 mm (w) x 61. 09 mm (h), with small cracks on the enamel of the three oclock arm, and in near very fine condition. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin