WWII American Defense Service Medal & Sterling Silver Blue Star Eagle Pin Lot

World War II American Defense Service Medal and Sterling Eagle Pin
US Military Collectibles Lot
Sterling Silver and Bronze Tones, WWII Era

This lot features two authentic pieces of United States military history from the World War II era. The collection includes a full-sized American Defense Service Medal, established to recognize service members on active duty between the start of the war in Europe and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Accompanying the medal is a "Son in Service" style pin, featuring a blue star enamel bar over a sterling silver Great Seal eagle, representing the homefront contribution and family pride during the conflict.

• American Defense Service Medal with original yellow-themed ribbon and pin-back suspension
• Sterling silver eagle pendant with red and white enamel blue star top bar
• Eagle pin marked "STERLING" on the reverse of the top bar
• Authentic military-issued and homefront collectibles from the 1940s

Condition: The American Defense medal exhibits significant patina, surface wear, and oxidation spots consistent with age. The ribbon shows fading and minor staining at the top edge. The sterling eagle pin has a heavy, dark patina and tarnish across the silver surfaces. Enamel on the star bar is well-preserved with no visible chips. Pin mechanisms on both items are intact.