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 SS EM/NCO’S BELT BUCKLE WITH LEATHER TAB
Sold by Military TourThis is a high quality steel belt buckle with a leather tab for the German SS black leather belt The buckle has a National Eagle without stretched wings, clutching a wreath. Inside the wreath is a swastika. Both the Wreath…
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SS NSDAP AUSWEIS SS-UNTERSCHARFUHRER ZIMMERMANN, MANFRED DOCUMENT
Sold by Military TourTyped on an original SS-typewriter ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN WW2 LEATHER BELT CLASP STEEL
Sold by Military TourPainted steel belt clasp for the German WWII leather enlisted belts ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN FIELD MARSHAL PAUL LUDWIG EWALD VON KLEIST MEDAL RIBBON BAR
Sold by Military TourThis is the reconstructed ribbon bar of Paul Ludwig Ewald Von Kleist with pin. Ribbon bars are small ribbons mounted on small metal bars equipped with attaching devices, and are generally issued for wear in place of wearing the actual…
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GERMAN HEER LONG SERVICE MEDAL ( 12 YEARS / 25 YEARS ) CUSTOM RIBBON BAR – GOLD
Sold by Military TourRibbon bars are small ribbons mounted on small metal bars equipped with attaching devices, and are generally issued for wear in place of wearing the actual medals. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN WAFFEN SS GOTZ VON BERLICHINGEN METAL SIGN 14″ X 14″
Sold by Military TourThis round metal sign measures approximately 14-inches by 14-inches. Designed and made using 24 gauge steel and a process known as sublimation, where the image is baked into a powder coating for a durable and long lasting finish. This sign…