United States. A Purple Heart Medal Awarded to Roger Winegarden Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Sergeant S

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United States. A Purple Heart Medal Awarded to Roger Winegarden Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Sergeant SInstituted in 1932. Heart shaped medal, obverse bearing the profile of George Washington on a purple enameled background, surrounded by a gold border, center top bearing a shield with the coat of arms of Washington between sprays of green leaves, reverse inscribed FOR MILITARY MERIT ROGER WINEGARDEN, on original purple medal, 47. 4 mm (h) x 35. 2 mm (w), evidence of wear on obverse and scratches on reverse, very fine condition. Footnote: Originally