Purple Heart To August Rothdeutsch Newly Listed First Model RLB insignia sunburst

First Model RLB insignia sunburst with nearly 100% blue enamel is properly pinned to the obverse grip

A British Empire Medal Group to the Royal Navy - British Empire Medal

following by a posting later that month to the Cruiser Essex on April 23rd

Arthur returned to the United Kingdom and there

legend around

Purple Heart To August Rothdeutsch Newly Listed First Model RLB insignia sunburstPurple Heart to August Rothdeutsch Bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "AUGUST A. ROTHDEUTSCH" in capitals on the reverse, 34. 5 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near mint. Accompanied by two 10 mm x 36 mm Ribbon Bars, in its hardshelled case of issue, case also near mint.