United States. A Silver Star & Purple Heart To Pte Arthur T. Blaquiere, Kia In Luzon, Philippines, 1945 United Republic of lightly soiled original ribbon with

lightly soiled original ribbon with its ends sewn together

45mm (w)  x 25mm (h)

The Battalion sailed January 25

Fifth Class - Cross Fifth Class with Swords under the Crown

but typical badge by maker B

United States. A Silver Star & Purple Heart To Pte Arthur T. Blaquiere, Kia In Luzon, Philippines, 1945 United Republic of lightly soiled original ribbon withSilver Star, bronze gilt, silvered star centre, 34mm (w) x 35. 7mm (h), numbered 100398 on edge and engraved ARTHUR T. BLAQUIERE on reverse, on period ribbon and brooch, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its 35mm (w) x 10mm (h) Ribbon Bar and 17mm (w) x 3mm (h) Enamelled Ribbon Bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, 88mm (w) x 166mm (l) x 26mm (h), stamped SILVER STAR MEDAL case extremely fine; Purple Heart, two piece construction, bronze gilt