Purple Heart Medal (Boxed) neck chain standing upon two upward curving

standing upon two upward curving branches of laurel tied with a ribbon between the talons of the eagle

• Sandproof for extra durability

The reverse is plain with a circular inscription in raised letters

Full size medal presentation set for the Silver Star (SS)

Purple Heart Medal (Boxed) neck chain standing upon two upward curvingThe Purple Heart is a historic U. S. military decoration awarded to service members who are wounded or killed as a result of enemy action. Originally established by General George Washington in 1782 as the Badge of Military Merit, it is the nations oldest military award still presented today. Medal comes set in a blue case and ready for Presentation. Full size medal presentation set for the Purple Heart (PH). The set includes a full size medal and