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Awarded to any member of the United States armed forces wounded in combat.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description Case for United States Purple Heart medal. Dimensions 3-D: 16.5 × 8.9 × 2.7cm (6 1/2 × 3 1/2 × 1 1/16 in.)
 Materials Steel
Coated Fabric
Silk
Velvet
Paint
 Inventory Number A19630422002 Credit Line Donated by Alexander J. Kaylas Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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