Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case - #340389 ZB 26-ZB 30 Action: Falling block action

Action: Falling block action

The rifle has a clear issue date marking of T

though it is definitely dry

The nose fitting is unfortunately missing

The original bronzing on the front is unfortunately mostly worn away

Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case - #340389 ZB 26-ZB 30 Action: Falling block actionOriginal Item. Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. The Purple Heart (PH) is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U. S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U. S. military members. The