United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Newly Listed beautifully executed with very fine

beautifully executed with very fine detailing

one of a number of Army Crosses to commemorate participation in the First World War

when it went down on a flight between Dartmouth and Torbay

with a strength of 12 officers and 369 other ranks

original ribbon with brooch pinback hanger inscribed "FAITHFUL SERVICE" with "8 YEARS" service bar)

United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Newly Listed beautifully executed with very fineIn bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, number impressed "4287" on the edge, engraved "HUGH B. HESTER" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) is a military award of the United States Army that is presented to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the United States military, has distinguished himself or herself by