United States. A Cased Purple Heart, C. 1960 Archive 140 mm x 278 mm

140 mm x 278 mm x 44 mm

Extensive crazing and surface wear evident on the upper

Pink embroidery on black wool

WWII British Parachute Regiment Padded Wing - Cloth wing

United States. A Cased Purple Heart, C. 1960 Archive 140 mm x 278 mmTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, reverse plain, measuring 34. 9mm (w) x 47. 2mm (h inclusive of integral ball), weighs 35. 1 grams, original ribbon with GI marked crimp style brooch pinback, intact enamels, little to now wear better than very fine. Accompanied by its ribbon bar and enamelled button bar. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, presenting an interior crme