United States. A Second War Numbered Purple Heart, By E.h Simon Inc certificate_of_authenticity three out of four prongs

three out of four prongs intact

encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with ribbons topped by a German State Crown

and taken on strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre the next day

original issue

Transposed Bilingual Version

United States. A Second War Numbered Purple Heart, By E.h Simon Inc certificate_of_authenticity three out of four prongsA purple heart composed of bronze gilt, with purple, red, white and green enamels, rim numbered 432640 on right side near 6 oclock, measures 34. 50mm (w) x 47mm (h), weighs 33. 8 grams, worn on original ribbon with slot style brooch, notable edge bruising, light contact, overall very fine condition. Contained in its original box of issue of hard blue cardboard, interior presents an additional piece of green fabric glued to the base and lid, mark on