United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Auction the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a cross pattee

It measures 35 mm x 43

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United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Auction the obverse consisting of aInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7, 1782 and is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed,