A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto certificate_of_authenticity A 1944 Brazilian Combatant's Cross

A 1944 Brazilian Combatant's Cross

Maltese cross in silver (marked “800” on the bottom arm for silver content)

marked on the bottom with four sets of markings: the British Broad Arrow insignia over a circled "1" over "10 6 16"

retaining pin slack

A Second War Cased American Silver Star Named To Thomas F. Matto certificate_of_authenticity A 1944 Brazilian Combatant's CrossUnited States; Two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, engraved "THOMAS F. MATTO" on the reverse, 34. 5 mm x 35. 7 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by two 10 mm x 36 mm ribbon bars, one with a pinback, and its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, exhibiting light