United States. An Order Of Lafayette With Miniature, C.1965 Auction 1945 and signed in blue

1945 and signed in blue ink by Commanding Admiral of the U-boats Hans-Georg von Friedeburg (1895–1945)

he was transferred to the 39th Infantry Battalion on December 5th at West Sandling

two Photographs (one of Fletcher in uniform and his wife

wear evident on the base

reverse illustrating a left-facing winged female angel

United States. An Order Of Lafayette With Miniature, C.1965 Auction 1945 and signed in blueFullsize: in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 39 mm (w) x 44. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine; and Miniature: in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, measuring 14. 3 mm (w) x 16. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon, chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on the arm at 6