United States: Purple Heart Medal. 1950-1970 era

An un-named and un-marked issue as awarded in 1960's of the type awarded to next of kin of casualties and those wounded veterans who served in the Korean War and Vietnam War

Medal riband fitted with 12mm 'Crimp Brooch' riband mounting bar, this retaining the original intricate drop-lock and long-hinged pin & clasp fittings as issued

Note: 12mm crimp brooches were introduced circa 1949 and issued through to circa 1985, earlier issues (from Korean and Vietnam War) can be distinguished by the absence of any 'Federal Contractors' hallmarks form the reverse of the crimp brooch, as hall-marking of medal issues only commenced after circa 1969

Condition: EF

Code: 21970