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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210 Dufferin Avenue
Winnipeg MB R2W 2X5
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GERMAN SNIPER VEIL
Sold by Military TourKhaki sniper helmet net / sniper veil that fits German WWII M35, M40, M42 helmets. This is genuine hemp manilla netting. Each one measures about 40" wide by 40" long when stretched out with 2 1/2 inch squares. Comes with…
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GERMAN WHW SAARGEBIET TINNIE
Sold by Military TourThe WHW, "Winterhilfswerk" (Winter-help-work), was an annual charitable donation event held by the "NS-Volkswohlfahrt" (National Socialist - Peoples'-welfare) in which personnel from all of the NSDAP organizations would solicit donations from the public, and reward contributors with a wide variety…
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GERMAN WW2 PARATROOPER STEEL M38 HELMET AND LINER
Sold by Military TourGerman M38 Luftwaffe paratrooper steel helmet ,liner and chin strap. Comes with late Luftwaffe eagle. Finished in textured RAL7002 blue gray paint Size: 58/59cm liner - ET71 shell These helmets are custom made one at a time with custom paint jobs…
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ADOLF HITLER PORTRAIT 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…
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GERMAN WWII LARGE PACKAGE OF 16 GAUZE BANDAGES MULLBINDEN ORIGINAL
Sold by Military TourOriginal WWII German Large Package of Gauze Bandages, Mullbinden. Unused 100% original brown paper wrapped gauze bandages. 16 Mullbinden bandages M.B. 10m x 12cm. Date 19 8 1942 Hergeftellt. WEHRKREISFANITATSPARK III BERLIN. Overall size is approx. 7.5 x 4.5 x…
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GERMAN WAFFEN SS HOHENSTAUFEN METAL SIGN 14″ X 14″
Sold by Military TourThis round metal sign measures approximately 14-inches by 14-inches. Designed 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…
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RIBBON BAR SMALL ROMANIAN MEDAL FOR STEADFASTNESS & LOYALTY 1903-47
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NSDAP LONG SERVICE AWARD FOR FIFTEEN YEARS SILVER WITH RIBBON
Sold by Military Tour(NSDAP Dienstauszeichnung in silver für 15 Jahre). NSDAP 15 Years silver service award has a blue enameled four-pointed cross with a national eagle on the award clutching a mobile swastika in the center section inside of the oak leaf wreath.…