Germany, Third Reich. A Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia Luftschutzpolizei Personnel Cuff Title United Republic of engraved "MELVIN EARLE NEWLIN /

engraved "MELVIN EARLE NEWLIN / PRIVATE FIRST CLASS / USMC / FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM AND CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY IN ACTION ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY AS MACHINE GUNNER 1ST MARINE DIV

on a replacement four-piece homemade ribbon with a white plastic star sewn in place

on ring for suspension

with diagonally cut ends (creating a “swallow tail” effect)

the loss of the buffer pad with consequent exposure of the blade’s bade

Germany, Third Reich. A Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia Luftschutzpolizei Personnel Cuff Title United Republic of engraved "MELVIN EARLE NEWLIN /(rmelband der Luftschutzpolizei Bhmen Mhren). Constructed of a dyed green rayon blended cloth, the exterior bearing a white inscription of LUFTSCHUTZPOLIZEI BHMEN MHREN, unmarked, measuring 25 mm (w) x 390 mm (l), an unissued example in near mint condition.