United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Newly Listed and displays moderate condition issues

and displays moderate condition issues

including a medal for combatants

inscribed "AWARDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR LONG AND EFFICIENT SERVICE" and engraved "RETA I

labeled on the side panel)

United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Newly Listed and displays moderate condition issuesTwo 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,