United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case GTRexclude Katanga was one of the

Katanga was one of the richest and most developed areas of the Congo

An Enlisted ranks breast eagle

Lange” near the bottom

white porcelain each with a thick green band around the interior wall

including the sidewalls and the circular “coffee can” style top

United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case GTRexclude Katanga was one of theTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.