United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Buy Now 1881 in Montreal

1881 in Montreal

the reverse with a secondary plate crimped into place with a catch and attachment loop for the belt

with original ink signature of Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Hermann Prieß

He enlisted as a Private (1054651) with the United States Marine Corps Reserve at Treasure Island

marker marked "RUDOLF SOUVAL - WIEN VII

United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Buy Now 1881 in MontrealIn 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