United States. A Silver Star & Purple Heart To Pte Arthur T. Blaquiere, Kia In Luzon, Philippines, 1945 United Republic of 45mm (w) x 25mm (h)

45mm (w)  x 25mm (h)

and it has continued to be conferred exclusively upon military personnel since its restoration in 1918

lightly soiled original ribbon with its ends sewn together

The crown portion of the cap also features a clear celluloid diamond

United States. A Silver Star & Purple Heart To Pte Arthur T. Blaquiere, Kia In Luzon, Philippines, 1945 United Republic of 45mm (w) x 25mm (h)Silver 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