United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Numbered, C.1945 Newly Listed a tan backer

a tan backer

and armoured reconnaissance groups

He kept up his reserve duties until his retirement in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on November 15

issued on 20 October 1942

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, Numbered, C.1945 Newly Listed a tan backerInstituted in 1918. In bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, voided, measuring 38 mm in diameter, intact enamels, numbered 21700, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Army Distinguished Service Medal was instituted on January 12, 1918 and awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States Army, performs exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility.