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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GERMAN HEER PITH HELMET SHIELD PAIR
Sold by Military TourBadge is made of high quality tin alloy and is made as close to original as possible. This is a pair. The first piece is 3 strips, black, silver and red. The second piece is black with a silver eagle…
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GERMAN WW2 NATIONAL TRI COLOR HELMET DECAL EARLY VARIANT WITH ROUNDED BASE
Sold by Military TourThis is our premium decal that is just like the original with the same colors, material, dimensions and inks. Made in Europe exactly like the German WW2 original decal. If you are restoring a original German WWII helmet and want…
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SS HELFERIN BULLION CUFF TITLE SENIOR RANK
Sold by Military TourHigh quality bullion. Hand embroidered with genuine bullion thread on a wool base; detail is excellent and quality of workmanship is top notch. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN N.S.F.K. PILOT BADGE Type 1
Sold by Military TourSilver. Badge is made of high quality tin alloy and is made as close to original as possible. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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WWII GERMAN LARGE CIGARETTE CARD FROM THE ADOLF HITLER SET, GROUP 65, CARD 143
Sold by Military TourThis is one cigarette card from the collectible set ADOLF HITLER. Collective work No., 15 Group 65, Image No. 143. "Reich Party Rally in Nuremberg 1935: The Flags of the Old, Glorious Army of the Wehrmacht." This cigarette cards measures…
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GERMAN WWII CANTEEN FELT COVER
Sold by Military TourNice condition original unissued canteen cover for .75 Litre canteen ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA