United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Hold maker marked "STOKES MELB

maker marked "STOKES MELB

Each is mounted to its own original triangular war ribbon

court mounted as worn

This War Munition Volunteer badge was in use from 1916 and intended for skilled men not already allocated to other "vital" war work

Footnote: The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association

United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Hold maker marked "STOKES MELBTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "EDWIN H. CARLSON" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, soiled medal bed, case fair. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Edwin H.