United States. A Bronze Star Medal, To Lieutenant A.s. Kosa, Cased, C.1945 Archive Footnote: The Medal for Deportees

Footnote: The Medal for Deportees and Interned Resisters was instituted on August 6

A circular medal constructed of silvered zinc

and metal insignia

featuring three delicate enamelled purple rays in each quadrant

August 27)

United States. A Bronze Star Medal, To Lieutenant A.s. Kosa, Cased, C.1945 Archive Footnote: The Medal for DeporteesIn bronze, engraved "LT. A. S. KOSA MAY 5, 1942" on the reverse, measuring 36. 8 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine. Accompanied by its enameled ribbon bar, measuring 17. 3 mm (w) x 3. 8 mm (h), with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "BRONZE STAR MEDAL" on the lid, measuring 88 mm (w) x 164 mm (h) x 28. 5 mm (d), case exhibiting wear on the bottom and in the fabric overlying