United States. A Purple Heart To Vernon I. Shaffer, 83Rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3Rd Armored Division GTRexclude written by Oberfeldarzt (Lieutenant Colonel

written by Oberfeldarzt (Lieutenant Colonel of medical troops) Dr

the two awards linked together by staples

ribbon taped on back

Footnote: This cross had been discussed in length on Wehrmacht Awards Forum

United States. A Purple Heart To Vernon I. Shaffer, 83Rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3Rd Armored Division GTRexclude written by Oberfeldarzt (Lieutenant ColonelUnited States. Purple Heart, Cased, Attributed to Vernon I. Shaffer, 83rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Armored Division: Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, number impressed "194118" on the edge, un named, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, bruising at the tip, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, light soiling and