United States. A Purple Heart To Ensign Foster, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss De Haven, 1943 United Republic of open at the bottom end

open at the bottom end

the membership present at a meeting held that November resolving by ballot that Darwin receive said Medal

insert pasted in place on the inside front cover

WWI 226th Infantry Battalion "Men of the North" Shoulder Title -  Pickled copper

ensures snug fit at the front

United States. A Purple Heart To Ensign Foster, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss De Haven, 1943 United Republic of open at the bottom endIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "ENSIGN WILLIAM B. FOSTER USNR" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, wear evident on the exterior corners, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Memorial Star Badge (silver United States Navy insignia, mounted to a sterling silver gilt star