.   Hi Johan & mikie,   I could swear that I have NOT added any ' Likes ' today as I was out at the car show, however the forum tells me I am out of likes  so I have to say well done buying something European and supporting home grown businesses rather than something from the other side of the world.  It looks clean lines and a smooth appearance. Happy cycling.    Norman D. Landing, Forum Normandy Correspondent, 05 April  2O26.   ...    

Thank you all for your help John

Fantastic grouping. very interesting and unusual complete group. A real piece of history. Congratulations on finding a great time capsule. Dave

Excellent grouping. I worked with a woman who's father was on the Vestal that morning in December. She was so proud of his service.

What a great time capsule. 

Very nice find! Here's an example of the 743rd DUI worn by my Great-Granduncle, Pfc. Raymond E. Naughton of Company A. 

Just a thought. Maybe it is posthumously awarded and placed on the uniform for recognition for being from Ohio. 

At first I wished to have it repaired. I spoke with two local restaurators they told me it would be expensive complex and the chance of colors not exactly matching up would be large. So I plan to leave it as it is. I do concider to have it cleaned if that is worthwile.     Yes it took me over 1,5 year to find this one on ebay  and win the auction. Especially the fact that it is a sterling and from dondero made it worth to me.   Thank you for the link will scan it for the names.   Regards,   Remi

Sorry I posted twice. The second one has the auction link. These look legitimate and they have provenance but would love to hear from the experts.

And here it is. Washed down with alcohol, Renaissance Wax applied, placed in my big bore line up.