United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Newly Listed During the early stages of

During the early stages of the First World War von Etzel commanded the 33rd Division

which monitored compliance with the Cease-Fire Agreement and assisted in the disengagement and redeployment of combatants

measuring 59 mm (w) x 39

circa 1944 manufacture

inscribed "AWARDED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR LONG AND EFFICIENT SERVICE" and engraved "RETA I

United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Newly Listed During the early stages ofTwo piece construction, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, engraved in running script "Murray 1942" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, small chip in the purple enamels to the left of the bust of George Washington, overall gilt loss, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 17 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid,