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
United States miniature 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; silk purple ribbon with white edge stripe.
Dimensions
3-D: 1.7 × 0.6 × 6cm (11/16 × 1/4 × 2 3/8 in.)
Materials
Copper Alloy
Silk
Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy
Gold Plating
Enamel
Protective Coating
Solder
Paint
Inventory Number
A19640364000
Credit Line
Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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