United States: Purple Heart Medal. A cased Second World War issue. Awarded circa 1945-1965 (including Second World War, Korean War and early Vietnam War)

A multi-service decoration awarded to Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy & Coast GuardContained in a plush 'Coffin' black leatherette hinged case of issue, with the name of the medal in gilt tooled letters on the outside upper lidThe silk corded medal is fitted with an un-marked slot brooch, this retaining the original long-hinged pin and intricate drop-lock clasp fittings, as issuedAs issued circa 1945-1965, for Second World War, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans who had been wounded-in-actionThis a Second World War issue as issued n WW2 through to early Vietnam WarThe case with only minor signs of wear / handling. The PH medal near pristineCondition: Purple Heart Medal EF