An American Grand Army Of The Republic Veteran's Medal Auction Archive re-designated the 11th Special Air

re-designated the 11th Special Air Service Battalion (later the 1st Parachute Battalion)

Ketchen and Lieutenant A

29 mm x 31

on its original cornflower blue ribbon

flying on Ju88 and in 1943 Night Fighter

An American Grand Army Of The Republic Veteran's Medal Auction Archive re-designated the 11th Special AirBronze gilt, 43. 8 mm x 46 mm, original tri color American flag style ribbon, 20. 7 mm x 39 mm eagle with crossed cannons over eight cannonballs suspension with pinback, marked "PAT. MAY 4, 1886" and "JUNE 22, 1886" on the reverse of the suspension, residue in the recessed areas from cleaning, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army, US Navy,