United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 Auction Archive War Merit Cross 2nd Class

War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords - Bronze gilt

Guillemard

Jubilee Medal 1935 (R

he gave his intended place of residence as the Corps of Commissionaires

but without rips or stains

United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 Auction Archive War Merit Cross 2nd ClassIn bronze gilt with purple, red, green and white enamels, engraved "DONALD O. SMITH B M 1c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, roll catch, intact enamels, light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records. Footnote: Donald Owen