United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Andrew J. Mcfarland, Usa certificate_of_authenticity The sword measures 982 mm

The sword measures 982 mm in length and weighs 544 grams overall

after limited competition with the Post Office

The letter certifying length of military service states that Unteroffizier Struve has been a soldier since October 1

Badge in bronzed tombac

United States. An Army Distinguished Service Medal, To Brigadier General Andrew J. Mcfarland, Usa certificate_of_authenticity The sword measures 982 mmIn bronze gilt with navy blue enamels, number impressed "10162" on the edge, engraved "ANDREW J. McFARLAND" on the reverse, measuring 37. 7 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 36. 5 mm (w) x 9. 7 mm (h) ribbon bar and its 17 mm (w) x 3. 5 mm enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL" on the lid, light wear on the bottom, lightly soiled