United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 Auction Archive Measuring 88x138mm

Measuring 88x138mm

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords - Bronze gilt

all very fine

both of which would serve with him in the military in the years following

both have been stored folded over a period of time

United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 Auction Archive Measuring 88x138mmIn bronze gilt with purple, red, green and white enamels, engraved "DONALD O. SMITH B M 1c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, roll catch, intact enamels, light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records. Footnote: Donald Owen