Framed historic group of United States military decorations and awards presented to Russell Scherfer (American, 1919-2008), United States Army (1941-1946), Broward Sheriff's Office. and past President of the Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce (Florida). Includes: one Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and ribbon award of the Second World War; one World War II Victory Medal and ribbon, awarded to any member of the United States military who served between December 1941 and December 1946; one Good Conduct Medal and ribbon, one of the oldest military awards of the United States Armed Forces, awarded to soldiers completing three years active service; one Silver Star Medal, the United States Armed Forces' third highest military decoration for valor in combat, awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action; one American Campaign Medal military award, created by Executive Order in 1942 to recognize military service in the American Theater of Operations during World War II; one Expert Rifle Pistol qualification badge; one Pistol Expert qualification badge; one Expert Rifleman qualification badge with Hand Grenade qualification badge; one 1941 Maneuvers National Defenders of U.S.A. two-part pin-backed pewter and gold medal; seven service ribbons; and one additional bronze gold decoration or badge with American eagle raised relief motif. Presented in a tasteful, traditional wood display frame with easel back. Name plate affixed to front bottom with inscription RUSSELL SCHERFER ARMY INTELLIGENCE 32ND INFANTRY DIVISION RED ARROW JUNE 1941 - AUG 1946. During World War II, the 32nd Infantry Division was credited with many "firsts:" It was the first United States division to deploy as an entire unit overseas and among the first of seven U.S. Army and U.S. Marine units to engage in offensive ground combat operations during 1942, the first year the U.S. was in the war. SHIPPING Hill Auction Gallery will offer in-house continental USA shipping for $85 plus insurance. Gallery will refer a local shipper for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.