Name/Title
Medal, CommemorativeEntry/Object ID
2000.134.059 A,BDescription
(A) Purple Heart military medal in (B) original, navy leather, spring-loaded case lined in gold velvet.
(A) Pin is heart-shaped w/a purple enamel heart in center.
Enamel has a gold metal profile bust of George Washington
Hung from a purple/white grosgrain ribbon w/pin backingUse
Awarded to servicemen wounded in action.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1940 - 1950Notes
Date: 1940-1950Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Medal, CommemorativeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CommemorativeNomenclature Sub-Class
MemorabiliaNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Notes
Width: (A) 1.1/2"
Length: (A) 3 1/2"Material
Metal, Leather, Ribbon