Northwest Territorial Mint, Purple Heart commemorative coin (Justin Downing Hartford Jr.), late 20th century
Entry/Object ID
2025.003.010
Description
Purple Heart Commemorative Coin for Justin Downing Hartford Jr. Front is the image of the Purple Heart medal with "1782 - 1932" on the top and "PURPLE HEART" on the bottom with stars flanking both sides. On the back on the top within a scroll has, "FOR MILITARY MERIT" with an image or a purple heart with the word "MERIT" in the center. Below are gold bars, probably to inscribe the recipients name. On the side is "NWTMint.com" and "MADE IN THE U.S.A."
