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Purple heart medal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1935
Medal
Purple heart medal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1935
Purple heart medal, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1935
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Medal

Object number2020.017.0001a
Date1935
Mediummetal, textile
DimensionsOther: 1.5 × 3 in. (3.8 × 7.6 cm)
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PlaceUtica, New York, USA
DescriptionA Purple Heart medal in the form of a purple ribbon with white edges, a gold heart hanging beneath. On its front is a side view of George Washington's bust with a purple, heart-shaped background. A small shield painted purple and white sits atop the heart with a green laurel on either side. The inscription on the back reads, "For military merit Edward F. Pankrac".
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