United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Hold Each is mounted to its

Each is mounted to its own original triangular war ribbon

He was severely wounded in Sep 1943

damage to green enamel on two large stars and to back of small star

maker marked "STOKES MELB

From July 1954 to June 1955

United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Hold Each is mounted to itsTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "EDWIN H. CARLSON" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, soiled medal bed, case fair. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Edwin H.