United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 Hold the group sent a reconnaissance

the group sent a reconnaissance patrol out to establish the German positions

with a tri-colour cockade

ribbon stitched to the ring

all suspended from their period original ribbons

the obverse depicting a balloon flight crew

United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 Hold the group sent a reconnaissanceIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "FRANKLIN G. KYRKLUND S1C USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, wear evident on the exterior corners, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Franklin Graham Kyrklund was born on September 29, 1924 in San Diego, California