United States. A Purple Heart, Numbered Archive well worn with correct replacement

well worn with correct replacement ribbon

likely made for regimental colours

the reverse centre presents the inscription LEICHTATHLETIK (TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETICS) and STABHOCH (POLE VAULT)

on loop for suspension (very clearly marked “65” for Klein & Quenzer A

expensive and in short supply

United States. A Purple Heart, Numbered Archive well worn with correct replacementIn bronze gilt with red, white, green and purple enamels, number impressed "171358" on the edge, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine.