Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case - #340389 ZB 26-ZB 30 Action: Falling block action

Action: Falling block action

Lieutenant Commander George Hays Laird

The original bronzing on the front is unfortunately mostly worn away

The aluminum canteen is stamped 29

The liner is correct "high pressure" WWII issue and embossed with a W under mold number 20 D

Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case - #340389 ZB 26-ZB 30 Action: Falling block actionOriginal 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