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 KNIGHTS CROSS TO THE IRON CROSS WITH OAK LEAF 3 PIECE CONSTRUCTION
Sold by Military TourHigh quality 3 piece construction Knights Cross with Oak Leaf. With an Iron center and a frame made of zinc alloy. Marked 800 L/12. Silver, red, black and white ribbon included. Reproduction. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH…
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GERMAN IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS GEFREITER OTTO GUHL 1./I.R. GROSSDEUTSCHLAND DOCUMENT
Sold by Military TourThis an aged WWII German reproduction Typed on an original period SS-typewriter and stamped medal award document. ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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SS-SD HAUPTSTURMFUHRER EARLY COLLAR TABS
Sold by Military TourSet of 2. Black wool early SD (Sicherheitsdienst des Reichsführers-SS - Security Service of the Reichsführer-SS) Hauptsturmführer Collar Tabs. The SD was the intelligence agency of the SS and the Nazi Party during WWII. Started in 1931 the SD was…
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UNSERE WAFFEN SS POST CARD “ARMORED RECONNAISSANCE CAR AFTER THE ACTION”
Sold by Military TourWAR REPORTER :FRANZ ROTH I bought this as a original SS post card. But after careful study came to the conclusion it is a copy . We believe that there is great value in owning fakes and forgeries for reference,…
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CANADIAN LE REGIMENT DE LA CHAUDIERE SHOULDER FLASH
Sold by Military TourOne shoulder flash ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA
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SS-MESTERSKAPET GERMANSKE SS NORGE 14.AUG- BISLET STADION METAL SIGN ( SS CHAMPIONSHIP AUG 14 BISLET STADIUM)
Sold by Military TourThe sign is approx 11 x 8 inches. Made out of a thin tin sheet metal. The sign is made out of a special tin good for outside in all weather conditions ALSO VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.MILITARYTOUR.COM FOR MUCH MORE MILITARIA