United States. An Old Guard Of The City Of Philadelphia Membership Badge, By Bailey, Banks & Biddle certificate_of_authenticity Its commanding Officer

Its commanding Officer

Ayres was awarded the Gold Star lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat "V" for actions taken from August 31

Variation 2

In August 1942

United States. An Old Guard Of The City Of Philadelphia Membership Badge, By Bailey, Banks & Biddle certificate_of_authenticity Its commanding OfficerIn bronze gilt with white and light blue enamels, maker marked "BB&B" (Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia), marked "BRONZE" and number impressed "175" on the reverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 33 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, spotting on the obverse, contact marks on the reverse, frayed original ribbon has separated from its bronze gilt hanger with pinback, better than very fine. Footnote: The Old Guard of the City of