United States. A Purple Heart, To George J. Curtis, 91St Greentree Division, C.1944 Buy Now cased bronze medal

cased bronze medal

on August 15th

obverse illustrating an eagle above an anchor with the Navy Communication School insignia

A fine period miniature in blackened bronze

United States. A Purple Heart, To George J. Curtis, 91St Greentree Division, C.1944 Buy Now cased bronze medalIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "GEORGE J. CURTIS" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), chipping evident in the purple enamels on the right side, scattered gilt wear, contact marks, fine. Footnote: Curtis served in the U. S. Army. He served as a corporal in the U. S. Army infantry, 91st Greentree Division in Italy. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and his unit received the Presidential Unit Citation.