United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Archive and that his correct name

and that his correct name was Romolo del Monaco and the he was born in Rome

also with silver hallmark "938"

A veteran World War I fighter pilot ace

maker marked ""FAYOLLE POUTEUR Seur / 180 Gre de VALOIS PALAIS-ROYALE"" on the reverse cartouche

"Gioventu Italiano Del Littorio"

United States. A Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Hugh B. Hester Archive and that his correct nameIn 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