United States. A Purple Heart in Case, Numbered GTRexclude At the start of a

At the start of a combat operation near Chorwon

The scabbard is dent-free and was repainted many years ago

and features two reverse straps emanating from the seam and fastening into the interior for the accommodation of suspenders

but at a later date they were issued with dark khaki denim battle fatigues and not all units wore armbands

United States. A Purple Heart in Case, Numbered GTRexclude At the start of aIn bronze gilt, enamels and purple resin, the edge has been impressed numbered 691174, measures 35 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), gilt wear to the obverse, enamels intact, contact marks to edges, remains near very fine. In original case, black leatherette exterior marked PURPLE HEART, with velvet interior, measures 90 mm (w) x 170 mm (h) x 30 mm (d), light wear and scuffing to exterior. Accompanied by the ribbon bar.