A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto GTRexclude ring replaced by metal clip

ring replaced by metal clip

with cut out crown which is typical of this maker

fine zinc and red enamels

8 mm x 41 mm Ribbon Bar with 14 mm miniature of same affixed

Rall's signature in silver-coloured ink below his image

A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto GTRexclude ring replaced by metal clipUnited States; Two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, engraved "THOMAS F. MATTO" on the reverse, 34. 5 mm x 35. 7 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by two 10 mm x 36 mm ribbon bars, one with a pinback, and its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, exhibiting light