United States. A Silver Star With Case, C.1945 Auction Willis-O'Connor became a close friend

Willis-O'Connor became a close friend of King George VI

The Order was awarded by the Bulgarian sovereign to Bulgarians and foreign citizens in recognition of loyal service within civil and military spheres that benefited Bulgaria and the Monarch

Polished obverse on the CM

The cap measures 275 mm (w) x 128 mm (h)

United States. A Silver Star With Case, C.1945 Auction Willis-O'Connor became a close friendUnited States. Silver Star, two piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star shaped base, 34. 5 mm x 36. 5 mm, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, minor silvering wear on the star, extremely fine condition. Accompanied by its 12. 3 mm x 35. 5 mm Ribbon Bar with pinback and its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with buttonhole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, residue on lid,