his Army Separation Qualification Record (dated September 4
The Royal Australian Regiment
with his final destination stated as Port Elizabeth
PICCHIANI & BARLACCHI FIRENZE"" on the reverse
“For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained operational
United States. A Presidential Medal Of Merit, C.1945 Auction his Army Separation Qualification RecordInstituted 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