United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction Social Welfare award in silvered

Social Welfare award in silvered tombac (modern ribbon)

" He scored reasonable well during his Pre-Entry Aircrew Educational Course at the University of Toronto Schools

maker marked "WURSTER MARKNEUKIRCHEN" on the reverse

Footnote: The medal's obverse has the bust of Edward VIII facing left

Jones signed his RCAF Attestation Paper on December 18

United States. A Posthumous Purple Heart To Electrician's Mate Uss Cushing (Dd-376), Kia During The Battle Of Guadalcanal Auction Social Welfare award in silveredTwo piece construction, in sterling silver gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "EDWARD W. BAUER EM3c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear throughout, in its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, very fine. Accompanied by two reproduction photographs of USS Cushing, along with copies of his Service Records and assorted research papers. Footnote: