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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RCAF – ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE PILOT WINGS
Sold by Military TourRed,white and brown embroidery on a black wool base. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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FIRST CANADIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION BADGES & PATCHES – SET OF 6
Sold by Military TourThe 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was an airborne infantry battalion of the Canadian Army formed in July 1942 during the Second World War. Set Of 6 Embroidered Para Badges. 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion Shoulder Badges X2 Pegasus Arm Patches X2 Airborne…
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GERMAN MAY DAY 1937 TINNIE
Sold by Military TourHas safety type pin and catch. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN WW2 2ND SS PANZER DIVISION DAS REICH SILVER RING
Sold by Military TourDie struck in sterling silver. Marked 835 Comes in Sizes: 8 (18.2 mm) 9 ( 19.0 mm) 10 (19.9 mm) 10.5 ( 20.2 mm) 11 ( 20.6 mm ) 11.5 (21.0 mm) 12 ( 21.4 mm) 12.5 (21.8 mm) 13…
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GERMAN SS SKULL ALLGEMEINE BATTLE FLAG Poly (3 x 5)
Sold by Military TourBlack flag with white graphics of a skull and cross bones in upper left hand corner and SS runes in the middle. Very good quality flag patterned after the originals. Measures 3' X 5' and is made of durable polyester…
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GERMAN KUBAN COMMEMORATIVE BATTLE SHIELD
Sold by Military TourBronze clutch back. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA