United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 United Republic of (10 Jähriger Todestag von Albert

(10 Jähriger Todestag von Albert Leo Schlageter

A lot of miniature medals

94-27834-C SERIAL NO

20" on the button hole attachment

maker marked "BIRKS" and marked "STERLING" on the inside back cover upper lip

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 United Republic of (10 Jähriger Todestag von AlbertInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7, 1782 and is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed,