United States Purple Heart; gold heart shaped medal with profile relief bust of George Washington in center of medal with purple enamel background; shield with Washington's family coat of arms surmounds bust; Reverse: emobssed text "FOR MILITARY MERIT"; silk purple ribbon with white edge stripe. Created by Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Date Created 12/06/2021 Source Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Keywords Aviation; Awards; Medals Rights and Restrictions Not determined
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