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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Vendor Info
- Military Tour
- Vendor: Doug Johnston
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Address:
210 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
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GERMAN UNTEROFFIZIER BOTTLE GREEN SHOULDER BOARDS (PANZER)
Sold by Military TourHand stitched buttonholes, made from bottle green wool with silver tresse with pink piping.
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SA STORMTROOPER WOOL ARM BAND WITH SWASTICA ORIGINAL
Sold by Military TourThe German WW2 SA armband has the black Nazi NSDAP swastika in the white cotton circle sewn to the red wool armband . ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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DIVISION DAS REICH CHANTS ET MARCHES CD
Sold by Military TourThis CD presents 18 musical selections played during the WW2 Period. The main songs and marches Das Reich Division original versions recorded between 1940 and 1944 Included: Soldaten der Morgenlied SS Marschtruppen SS Guard Battalion Deutschland Lied- Die Fahne Hoch Sie…
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BRITISH WW11 CIVILIAN DUTY GAS MASK BCD ST MASK 1942 – SAME TYPE USED BY SID WILSON OF SLIPKNOT FAME
Sold by Military TourUnused WWII BRF gas mask dated 7/4/42. These masks were also used by the British home guard in WW2. This is the same type gas mask as worn by Sid Wilson of Slipknot from their self titled album. Slipknot is an…
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NATIONAL SOCIALIST PARTY SHIELD HELMET DECAL PRE-AGED
Sold by Military TourThis is our premium decal that is just like the original with the same colors, material, dimensions and inks. Made in Europe exactly like the German WW2 original decal. This decal comes with its own original aging process and patina.…
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CANADIAN DENISON AIRBORNE SMOCK 2nd PATTERN
Sold by Military Tour2nd Pattern Denison Smock. Hand woven material-custom printed camouflage, custom made NEWEY snaps and LIGHTING zipper. Angora wool lined collar and which had buttoning tabs at the cuffs. This smock is an exact reproduction of the famous WWII airborne smock.…