United States. A Korean War Purple Heart, To Private Johnny B. Lee, Infantry, 1St Cavalry Division, Wia Newly Listed lacquered at one time

lacquered at one time

(1925-1933 issue)

measuring 61 mm x 39 mm

"1332" (1914) clasp affixed to the original ribbon

a photograph of the Veteran in Uniform (colourized black and white

United States. A Korean War Purple Heart, To Private Johnny B. Lee, Infantry, 1St Cavalry Division, Wia Newly Listed lacquered at one timeInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "JOHNNY B. LEE" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 8 mm (w) x 9. 7 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, black dimpled exterior, inscribed "PURPLE HEART" on the lid,