United States. A First War Purple Heart Group, To Benton R. Chism, 11Th Regiment, 5Th Infantry Division Archive demonstrating the characteristics of Third

demonstrating the characteristics of Third Reich-period assembly with contemporary ribbons

fabric separation at the hinge

3) A Deutscher Kriegerbund (German Veteran’s Association) badge

AH Stickpin - Silver

United States. A First War Purple Heart Group, To Benton R. Chism, 11Th Regiment, 5Th Infantry Division Archive demonstrating the characteristics of ThirdIncludes: 1. Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Instituted in 1932. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, engraved "BENTON R. CHISM" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, oak leaf cluster affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 8. 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback. 2.