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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- Military Tour
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Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
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GERMAN DAK EM HAT EAGLE
Sold by Military TourHigh quality bevo manufactured from original samples using correct designs. The German Africa Corps (Deutsches Afrikakorps) or DAK was a German force in Africa in WWII during the North African Campaign. The Africa Corps was formed on January 11, 1941 and…
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GERMAN NSDAP MEMBERSHIP PARTY BADGE RZM M1/148
Sold by Military TourM1/148 This is an NSDAP membership badge awarded to all personnel after they were accepted as an official party member. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN SS TOTENKOPF WEHRMACHT HONOR RING WW2
Sold by Military TourComes in Sizes 8.5 , 9 and 9.5 ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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UNSERE WAFFEN SS POST CARD “FLAK MAKING A GROUND SHOT”
Sold by Military TourWAR REPORTER :ROTH The postcard series Our Waffen SS was issued by permission of the SS - Fuhrungshauptamt (the SS Main Office for guidance, led by Heinrich Himmler) and was a part of the Nazi propaganda machine. All the Waffen…
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KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT CAPTAIN’S AGED VISOR CAP WITH INSIGNIA – KORVETTENKAPITANS
Sold by Military TourProfessionally aged Kriegsmarine U-Boat Korvettenkapitans Captain's visor cap with aged floatilla badges and insignia. As worn by Submarine Captains in WW2, the white-top German Kriegsmarine visors were made famous by the highly popular U-boat commanders. It features hand-embroidered bullion visors…
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GERMAN WAFFEN-SS UNTERSCHARFUHRER SHOULDER BOARD- DARK GREEN
Sold by Military TourHand stitched buttonholes, black wool on top, field gray underneath with silver tresse and with dark green piping. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA