JensF. Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 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": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stogieman Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Thanks! I think you mean this "Silver Citation Star": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensF. Posted March 2, 2008 Author Share Posted March 2, 2008 Back with wrap brooch: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted July 23, 2010 Share Posted July 23, 2010 Jens, Nice star. The BB&B are the best. I have one ID'd by the number from early WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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