Citation as Result of War II

Purple Heart

Purple Heart

Name/Title

Citation as Result of War II

Scope and Content

citation is on heavy ivory paper; at the top is a raised heart with gold edge and purple middle with a gold bust of George Washington in the center, the medal is hanging on an ivory edged purple ribbon; each corner has a small printed 5-pointed star; at bottom center is stamped the official seal of the War Office of the United States of America. Citation ;has been folded in four places. Physical Characteristics: 12" x10" Paper

Collection

Gary A. Plunkett

Acquisition

Accession

1982.027

Source or Donor

Gary A. Plunkett

Acquisition Method

Donation

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 7, 1945

Archive Notes

Date(s): April 7, 1945

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

December 12, 2000

Update Date

January 6, 2024