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 WEHRKREISFANITATSPARK III BERLIN GAUZE BANDAGE 1944
Sold by Military TourYou get one gauze bandage 8 m x 16 cm Mullbinden ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN WW1 BLACK LEATHER P-08 LUGER HOLSTER ORIGINAL
Sold by Military TourAn excellent WWI German Hard-shell 4″ Luger pistol holster. There are no clear marking visible to the holster ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR METAL SIGN
Sold by Military TourHand-produced, full colour, all metal sign measures 8 inches by 14 inches. Rugged and durable. Has the look and feel of authentic vintage signs. They are even rusty on the corners, edges and back, adding to the realistic vintage appearance.…
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WW2 JAPANESE ARMY PRIVATE 2ND CLASS COLLAR TABS WITH WOOL BACKING
Sold by Military TourWW2 Japanese Army Private 2nd Class Collar Tabs with Wool Backing
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US M-1917 WWI STEEL BRODIE HELMET ,LINER & CHINSTRAP
Sold by Military TourComes complete with original WWI liner and chin strap. Liner looks to be about 7 3/8 or 7 1/2 Un touched original condition Has number stamped on rim of shell XC44 ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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U.S. WWII M3 COLT 1911 .45 TANKER SHOULDER HOLSTER BY BOYT HARNESS Co.
Sold by Military TourTan leather holster , stamped U.S. BOYT ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA