United States. A Purple Heart To Submariner, Fireman I Class Schmidt, Usnr, Uss Herring Kia Newly Listed Order of Aeronautical Merit -

Order of Aeronautical Merit - Commander's Cross

silver gilt with forest green enamels

of top quality

gilt wear evident on the Partisan Cross

United States. A Purple Heart To Submariner, Fireman I Class Schmidt, Usnr, Uss Herring Kia Newly Listed Order of Aeronautical Merit -Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "CHARLES A SCHMIDT F1c USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, soiled medal bed, light soiling and edge wear on the exterior, case very fine. Accompanied by a United States Navy