MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976 Full Size Purple Heart Medal (PH)

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MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976 Full Size Purple Heart Features

• Officially Hallmarked and approved by the U.S. Institute of Heraldry

• Official military grade, premium quality full size medal

• Medal and ribbon made to the highest official government standards

• Made, inspected, and shipped by Veterans in the USA

• Standard 2 prong and clutch back, uniform approved

About MEDALS OF AMERICA EST. 1976 Full Size Purple Heart

Although the Purple Heart Medal was awarded for meritorious service between 1932 and 1943, the primary purpose of the award has always been to recognize those who received wounds while in the service of the United States military. Later, Presidential Executive Orders extended eligibility for the Purple Heart Medal to military and civilian personnel who received wounds from a terrorist attack or while performing peace keeping duties. Currently, it is awarded for wounds received while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Forces after April 5, 1917; it may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel. The wounds may have been received while in combat against an enemy, while a member of a peacekeeping force, while a Prisoner of War, as a result of a terrorist attack or as a result of a friendly fire incident in hostile territory. Click here to purchase attachments for your Purple Heart Medal