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 WW2 INFANTRY ASSAULT SILVER BADGE AWARD DOCUMENT FOR RUDOLF MAITZER
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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GERMAN SS RUNES LIGHTER
Sold by Military TourHigh quality lighter made in Europe. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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ORIGINAL WW2 FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE ( USA/CANADA ) BADGE “DEVILS BRIGADE”
Sold by Military TourFSSF 1st Special Forces Group Red and White Canada USA Badge. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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ENFIELD REVOLVER P37 CANVAS HOLSTER SQUARE TYPE ORIGINAL CANADIAN WW2 DATED 1940
Sold by Military TourThere is a ink-stamped "C-broad arrow", indicating it was issued through the Canadian Quartermasters Office and a ink-stamped maker's mark "Z. L. & T. Ltd" Zephyr Loom and Textile Limited was Canada's primary WWII web equipment manufacturer. ALSO VISIT…
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GERMAN SS CAP EAGLE LATE VERSION
Sold by Military TourAluminum. Badge is made of tin alloy and is made as close to original as possible. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA