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.
ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
Vendor Info
- Military Tour
- Vendor: Doug Johnston
-
Address:
210 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
-
AMERICAN M1 GARAND CARTRIDGE BELT
Sold by Military TourAuthentically detailed canvas reproduction of the famous G.I. Rifle Bandolier. Holds 10 Garand clips. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
FIELD MARSHAL ERWIN ROMMEL VINTAGE METAL SIGN
Sold by Military TourDesigned 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 comes pre-drilled and riveted for easy hanging. 12” X…
-
KNIGHTS CROSS OF THE WAR MERIT CROSS WITHOUT SWORDS
Sold by Military TourThis high-quality copy badge has been handcrafted and custom made in the USA. Made from tin alloy and is nickel plated ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN EARLY WH CAP EAGLE BEVO WWII
Sold by Military TourGrey thread on dark green backing. As worn by Wehrmacht soldiers in WWII. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
-
GERMAN SPANISH CAMPAIGN RIBBON BAR SMALL SIZE – ORIGINAL
Sold by Military TourThis is an original German Spanish Campaign Medal ribbon bar. To be attached to a medal pin to “bar”. Pick and choose ribbon bars for you own unique military dress uniform bar. The size of this small ribbon is 1.5…
-
GERMAN WW2 INFANTRY ASSAULT BADGE SILVER HOLLOW BACK
Sold by Military TourThis is an original German WW2 Infantry Assault Badge - SILVER. Unmarked. Die stamped, hollow backed, alloy construction badge features an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath with a Wehrmacht style eagle with down-swept wings, superimposed to the top center, encompassing a…