United States. A Purple Heart, To George J. Curtis, 91St Greentree Division, C.1944 Buy Now South Africa in early January

South Africa in early January 1942

with lined case of issue

obverse illustrating an eagle above an anchor with the Navy Communication School insignia

the Taisho Enthronement Commemorative Medal and the 1931-1934 Incident War Medal

The blade of this example is a double etched variety and retains its needlelike tip

United States. A Purple Heart, To George J. Curtis, 91St Greentree Division, C.1944 Buy Now South Africa in early JanuaryIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "GEORGE J. CURTIS" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), chipping evident in the purple enamels on the right side, scattered gilt wear, contact marks, fine. Footnote: Curtis served in the U. S. Army. He served as a corporal in the U. S. Army infantry, 91st Greentree Division in Italy. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and his unit received the Presidential Unit Citation.