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 LUFTWAFFE CAMOUFLAGE BREAST EAGLE GREEN
Sold by Military TourThis Luftwaffe breast eagle is the eagle for use on camouflage items, including the Type II and Type III Jump smocks and Luftwaffe Field Division jackets. This is the most widely used pattern, on both the Green and Splinter-B garments.…
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GERMAN WW2 LAND MINE MARKER FLAG CANVAS CARRY BAG
Sold by Military TourThese bags held the 12 German land mine markers that had the cotton skull and cross bone flag that was attached to the metal red stake that went into the ground. The German land mine bags have different manufacture codes…
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GERMAN WWII WEHRMACHT CANTEEN GOLD SKULL RING
Sold by Military TourWehrmacht canteen Gold skull ring. Skull rings were very popular with different branches in the German army. Soldiers who could not get the coveted SS Totenkopfring would purchase Skull rings from various canteens. Size 8 ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM…
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GERMAN WW2 PORCELAIN ROSENTHAL PLATE 1938
Sold by Military TourORIGINAL GERMAN WW2 PORCELAIN ROSENTHAL 1938 PLATE ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN SS TOTENKOPF (Vertical) FOREIGN VOLUNTEER UNIT ENLISTED MAN COLLAR TABS
Sold by Military TourGray on black. Pairs complete. Excellent quality. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN WAFFEN SS OFFICER BREAST RUNE
Sold by Military TourReady to attach. Worn by SS members serving in the Police or Waffen-SS units not entitled to the runic collar insignia. Bullion collar tab feature meticulous, hand embroidered work that rivals some of the best originals. It is made using…