United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Hold He was severely wounded in

He was severely wounded in Sep 1943

1959 by King Frederick IX and awarded to policemen

stitched in place beside the loop and the ends riveted in place on the underside

but this is only speculation

This War Munition Volunteer badge was in use from 1916 and intended for skilled men not already allocated to other "vital" war work

United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Hold He was severely wounded inTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "EDWIN H. CARLSON" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, soiled medal bed, case fair. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Edwin H.