United States. A Silver Star And Bronze Star With Cases Of Issue, C.1960 United Republic of Hughes was wounded in action

Hughes was wounded in action and admitted to No

A Fine Order of the White Eagle by Spink & Son - Grand cross set of insignia

has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious service to the Government in a duty of great responsibility

he was transferred to the 35th Reserve Battalion on April 22

Constructed of molybdenum steel (magnetic)

United States. A Silver Star And Bronze Star With Cases Of Issue, C.1960 United Republic of Hughes was wounded in actionSilver Star: two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, measuring 35. 5 mm (w) x 33. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 11 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback and its 17. 2 mm (w) x 3. 7 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in their plastic case of issue; and Bronze Star: in bronze, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback,