United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed 51 mm (h - inclusive

51 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

Together with hanger

Includes an "Adveniat Regnum Tuum" Cap Badge

this blackened brasscap badge features crisp detail

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed 51 mm (h - inclusiveInstituted 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,