United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Newly Listed Klasse / 1939" on the

Klasse / 1939" on the front

surrounded by a broad blue enameled ring

The governments of all three powers were also under intense pressure from their home public opinion to help the Christian Greeks

the exact shade used in practice varied from badge to badge

17 mm (w) x 28

United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Newly Listed Klasse / 1939" on theTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "PFC. CARL D. THOMPSON, USMCR." on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the obverse, better than very fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, light wear evident on the corners and edges, case also better than very fine. Accompanied by a Recordable Compact Disk