United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed First contact with the Russians

First contact with the Russians Regiment encountered at Pervomajska

Together with hanger

known as "the last major German formation in North Africa to lay down its arms": German Cross in gold

51 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

number engraved "1831" on the reverse

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed First contact with the RussiansInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7, 1782 and is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed,