United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Hold dated 23 October 1941

dated 23 October 1941

illustrating the NSKK eagle insignia at the top

suspending by ornamented loop suspension on an original Ladies ribbon with pinback

each loop with a pebbled D-ring

People's Republic

United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Hold dated 23 October 1941Two piece construction, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, engraved in running script "Murray 1942" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, small chip in the purple enamels to the left of the bust of George Washington, overall gilt loss, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 17 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid,