Name/Title
MedalDescription
the medal is heart shaped and done in gold tone, in center is smaller heart shape area done in purple enamel andon thisis a gold color relief bust of George Washington; at top of large heart is small white shield shape that has 3 red stars across the top and 2 horizontal red stripes, one each side of the shield are green leaves; back of medal has raised lettering reading "For/Military/Merit"; medal is attached to a purple ribbon that is trimmed in white and top of ribbon is secured to brass plate with a safety clasp; in a box with black leather look and gold edging center of top lid is printed "Purple/Heart: and the box is lined with a yellow velour like materialUse
Capt. Carson Henry KingCollection
Betty King RobertsAcquisition
Accession
1986.034Source or Donor
Betty King RobertsAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Notes
Date: World War II 1969Create Date
December 21, 2001Update Date
December 27, 2001