United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 GTRexclude A First War Rifle Brigade

A First War Rifle Brigade Pin -  In silver and enamels

standing upon a carriage of led by two horses at the right

maker marked "7" (Paul Meybauer

that was altered on the obverse with a gilt finish

October 1938 - In bronzed zinc

United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 GTRexclude A First War Rifle BrigadeIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "FRANKLIN G. KYRKLUND S1C USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, wear evident on the exterior corners, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Franklin Graham Kyrklund was born on September 29, 1924 in San Diego, California