Purple Heart - Full wrap Brooch - Un-named in box

[MAP]

My last item from the show yesterday.

Trying to get all the WW2 US awards in "loose" versions so I can mount and display them. I already have two other examples but both are named and have some paperwork so I didn't want to put them in the display and separate the paperwork.

So..while this one isn't loose, it is mint and a full wrap brooch no less. And given that it is not engraved. I don't mind separating it from the box.

Enjoy

[reneblacky]

Nice one Michael, interesting pin assembly, different to mine.

I just see it's titled full wrap.

[MAP]

Thanks Rene...

Yours is a slot brooch used during WW2 (44) and just after. Then around 1950 they switched to a crimp brooch

Here is a nice guide


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[reneblacky]

Thanks Rene...

Yours is a slot brooch used during WW2 (44) and just after. Then around 1950 they switched to a crimp brooch

Here is a nice guide


MEDAL BROOCH GUIDE - Welcome to MedalMulisha.com, add us to your favorite social media

Cheers for the link, it is a good one - bookmarked.

[paulscoot]

Very nice Michael, According to Purple heart History Purple Heart History they identify the Medal with this type of full wrap brooch as a type II 1944-45 awarded to the U.S. Navy Regards, Paul

[MAP]

This is a nice link Paul. Going to have to study this when I get home and compare to my other references. But it does appear to tie in with what I understand. I'm still learning the ins and out of US awards however.

Would be great if it was a Navy example.

[MAP]

As an fyi....this is the wrong case. The Navy box is slightly smaller and does not have the slot for the lapel pin

So now even less concerned about separating it...anyone need a box???