Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case with Ribbon & Pin - #357843 Category_Martini-Henry Parts the Norwegian novelist Gerd Nyquist

the Norwegian novelist Gerd Nyquist estimates that first-generation Norwegian immigrants may have constituted 50 percent of the original force – about 500 men

and when fastened probably is adjustable from approximately 35 to 38 inches in circumference

The use of floral decoration was typical of Empire Style embellishment and found on other Imperial Russian presentation swords of the period

This indicates Post-1941 manufacture by Robert Klaas of Solingen

the steel 12

Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case with Ribbon & Pin - #357843 Category_Martini-Henry Parts the Norwegian novelist Gerd NyquistOriginal Item. Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. The Purple Heart (PH) is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U. S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U. S. military members. The