United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed number engraved "1831" on the

number engraved "1831" on the reverse

(Luftwaffe Flak Schulterklappen)

51 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

which is the case for most European countries

a weather flap stitched in place on the front with a 51

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed number engraved "1831" on theInstituted 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,