1926 but it is unclear as to how long he was hospitalized
(Gehänge für den Offiziersdolch)
briefly: a Metzler’s personal journal spanning the dates of a “first trip” or travels from February to November
in this photograph he is also wearing a SA Sports badge and a wound badge
Otto Placzek being awarded the commission
United States. A Purple Heart To 2Nd Lt. Soliday, 14 Fighter Group, Mia In Tunisia, January 1943 Auction Archive 1926 but it is unclearUnited States. Purple Heart, two piece construction bronze gilt and enamels, 34mm (w) x 47mm (h), reverse engraved RICHARD H. SOLIDAY, on original ribbon with brooch pinback, slight contact wear on obverse, extremely fine condition, with lapel pin, enamel, 17mm (w) x 12. 5mm (h), very fine condition, both in original case of issue, 89mm (w) x 164mm (h) x 24mm (d), stamped PURPLE HEART on outside lid, slight contact wear on outside, interior casing