Sorry, the topic should be Citation Distinguished Flying Cross, unfortunately I don't know how to correct this

One more photo

No unfortunately I don't know any of the men other than kuzma is the farthest right in the photo.

Nice ribbon bar. 👍🏼

As DVS said, post #279 is a reproduction mid / late 80ies. Wrong shape on blade, no black spacers. Sheath also got it’s own tell tales. Best MHL

You might put this on the sister sight as US militaria collectors might not be as interested as the "other country" collectors. VLJ used to be the place but honestly that's a fashion show for years now for the cheapest reproduction jackets. There were some big Irvin collectors there but sadly many have passed on. Dave 

This recently surfaced on an auction site. When I first saw it I had my doubts as one rarely sees Army engraved medals with anything other than the name of the recipient. Perhaps this one has been addressed before, but it only sold for $375 plus 20% plus shipping and taxes so  close to $500 when all is said and done. I hesitated to post before auction end as I did not plan on bidding and did not want to draw attention to it.   My knowledge of ww2 engraving is limited, having scoured this site and read through Dave's Sacrifice Remembered book. I am not convinced that this is legitimate, I dont like the style of letters and workmanship, but wish to learn from anyone with an educated opinion. Perhaps privately engraved, although not very good quality or craftsmanship on the part of the engraver.   Here is the auction exerpt:   Description Lot of two US groupings to include 1) WWII US ARMY 100TH DIVISION SILVER STAR & BRONZE STAR GROUPING. Private engraved Silver Star that is a partial wrapped brooch and to the reverse is engraved BITCHE FRANCE 1944. The medal is numbered 34735. Also in the lot is a WWII 100 Division Shoulder Patch along with a Bronze Star. Lastly, an old Newspaper article that gives a graphic glimpse of T/SGT. Bill Stoddard and his service with the 100th Division to which these medals came from. Excellent.

Ewwww…   All my books are still boxed up due to the ongoing house remodeling. I thought I knew which box it was in but not easily accessible. To complicate things, while I was away 12 hours yesterday helping Dear Daughter and Hubby move to a new apartment, Dear Wife rearranged all the boxes! I’ll get it dug out someday.  mikie  

Ha! Things are definitely looking up for you there. Or is it down? 😁 

Now that is a find!  Well done!   -Ski