Description
The oldest military decoration in the world in present use and the First American award made available to the common soldier. The Order of the Purple Heart for Military Merit was created by one of the nation´s most revered heroes, General George Washington in 1782. Then, Washington´s General Order establishing the honor was lost or misfiled for 150 years before it was rediscovered. On February 22, 1932, the U.S. War Department revived the Purple Heart, awarding it to members of the armed forces of the United States who are wounded by an instrument of war or posthumously to those who are killed in action or who die of wounds received in action. Today, it is also awarded to civilians wounded while serving within one of the armed forces and those wounded or killed during an international terrorist attack. The Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in the world still in use. Now, this legendary award has been reproduced for the first time on a unique hand-enameled medallion. Limited to just 9,999 pieces worldwide, proof quality, 40 mm (Approx. 1.6 in.)Up to 5 items per customer
|
