United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Auction where he was hospitalized with

where he was hospitalized with Muscular Rheumatism

It measures 35 mm x 43

with an additional "53" size stamp to the right of the maker mark

then near Crombres and les Eparger

original full-length neck ribbon with dual snap closure

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Auction where he was hospitalized withInstituted 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,