Silver Star - first type with maker and split brooch

[JensF.]

Should be one of the first ones. Maybe this one was awarded for a WW1 Silver Citation Star?

It is maker marked "BBB Co Phila." = "Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia" and got the serial number "18801":

[JensF.]

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[Stogieman]

Hi Jens, a really low number and probably a WW1 Cross. Most of these were issued "officially engraved" so its' entirely possible that this one was not ever actually issued.

Originally, a Silver Star was to be worn on the ribbon of the US Victory medal. It was well into the 1930's before this piece was ever brought to reality/issue. The original BB&B box was blue and had a paper label on the end with a matching stamped serial number.

[JensF.]

Thanks! I think you mean this "Silver Citation Star":

[JensF.]

Back with wrap brooch:

[Jim Baker]

Jens,

Nice star. The BB&B are the best.

I have one ID'd by the number from early WWII.