United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback

The exterior cover bears a silver embossed inscription of “KRIEGSERINNERUNGEN” (“WAR MEMORIES”) in Fraktur script

and a picture of a Navy NCO

an insignia tab is constructed of smooth black wool

also including an Unterseeflotte ribbon

United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of on loop for suspension fromTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.