Description
Originally a figure of the heart made of purple cloth or silk, authorized by General George Washington August 7, 1782 as a reward for ” unusual gallantry, extraordinary fidelity and essential service in any way” The purple Heart fell into disuse after the Revolutionary War, but was revived in 1932 on the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Washington. A large number of these then to men who serve in World War I.
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GERMAN M-43 WOOL CAP BLUE LUFTWAFFE
Sold by Military TourBlue Luftwaffe. Fully lined and correct pebbled aluminum buttons in front. Available in size 57 or 58, . Hat sizes chart 57 c.m. is 7 1/8 58 c.m. is 7 1/4 59 c.m. is 7 3/8 60 c.m. is 7…
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GERMAN WAR MERIT CROSS 2nd CLASS WITH SWORDS SS STURMMANN RUDI WOLFF 2./SS FLAK ABT 16 DIVISION RFSS DOCUMENT
Sold by Military TourThis an aged WWII German reproduction Typed on an original period SS-typewriter and stamped medal award document ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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SIEGEREHRUNG BEIMLBTEN -LOT OF 4 CIGARETTE CARDS
Sold by Military TourAdolf Hitler Cigarette cards- 4 cards. Card Series: Adolf Hitler Une Sein Weg Zu Grossdeutschland Card Nr. 58 Card Nr. 29 Card Nr. 59 Card Nr. 247 Autria Tabakwerke A.G. Size card : 48 mm X 63 mm Excellent condition…
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U.S. CIVIL WAR STAINLESS STEEL COFFEE CUP SMALL
Sold by Military TourThis U.S Civil War Stainless Steel Coffee Cup is spun with no seams on the bottom. This SMALL cup is 3" high and 3" in diameter. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN DAK EM HAT EAGLE
Sold by Military TourHigh quality bevo manufactured from original samples using correct designs. The German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) or DAK was a German force in Africa in WWII during the North African Campaign. The Africa Corps was formed on January 11, 1941 and…
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GERMAN DER FUHRER BEVO TYPE CUFF TITLE
Sold by Military TourHigh quality bevo, woven cuff titles that rivals the originals in every way. Manufactured using original patterns. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA