United States. A Purple Heart To Submariner, Fireman I Class Schmidt, Usnr, Uss Herring Kia Newly Listed (length 20

(length 20

the date of his transfer to the Reserve)

of top quality

the buckle constructed of of nickel-silver

A letter to Falkenhagen’s wife

United States. A Purple Heart To Submariner, Fireman I Class Schmidt, Usnr, Uss Herring Kia Newly Listed (length 20Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "CHARLES A SCHMIDT F1c USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, soiled medal bed, light soiling and edge wear on the exterior, case very fine. Accompanied by a United States Navy