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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G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM AND HIS EQUIPMENT SCREAMING EAGLES
Sold by Military TourThis stunning pictorial series presents the uniforms and equipment of the men and women of the United States Army in full detail. The Screaming Eagles - The 101 st Airborne Division from D-Day to Desert Storm. ALSO VISIT OUR…
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AMERICAN 4 PIECE GHILLIE SUIT HALLOWEEN COSTUME
Sold by Military TourBecome a SNIPER for Halloween this year. VIETNAM OR MODERN SOLDIER Colours Desert or Woodland ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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AMERICAN WWII GLIDER PILOT WINGS
Sold by Military TourGlider Pilot wings were awarded to soldiers who completed training as pilots of military gliders. The wings were issued during the Years of WW2 by AAF to identify a rating in the auxiliary classes of pilots.. ALSO VISIT OUR…
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AMERICAN M1914 “KEER” THOMPSON SUB-MACHINE GUN CANVAS SLING
Sold by Military TourThis is the correct M3 sling for the WWII M1, M1A1 or 1928A1 US Military Thompson. Thick, heavy cotton web. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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GERMAN WW2 LAND MINE MARKER WARNING FLAG (SALTZ SPURFAHNCHEN)
Sold by Military TourTHIS GERMAN MINE FLAG MARKER METAL STAKE IS ORIGINAL AND COMES WITH A REPRODUCTION SKULL + CROSSBONES YELLOW FLAG German WW2 mine flag marker is of red heavy-gauge steel rod construction. Two steel rods can also be attached to each other…
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THE LUFTWAFFE IN THE BATTLE OF BRITIAN
Sold by Military Tour96 pages, 76 photographs ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA