Original U.S. WWII Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case with Ribbon & Lapel Pin - Not Numbered Lock Assembly This variation is an odd

This variation is an odd one as they have a button snap and roll buckles

not the usual metal studs

Co indicates that the first incarnation of this piece was produced by Birmingham Small Arms & Metals Co

USGI were given cheese cloth-like American Flag Patches to apply to the arm of their uniforms

the Marne and the Aisne and in Flanders

Original U.S. WWII Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case with Ribbon & Lapel Pin - Not Numbered Lock Assembly This variation is an oddOriginal 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