A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction then posted to the Cruiser

then posted to the Cruiser Effingham on September 10

Pinback Badge - in silver

In gilded silver and enamel with Portugal

gilded bronze

A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction then posted to the CruiserTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "FRANK. R. COLLINGE." on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior, case better than fine; along with a CD