United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Archive with enameled/gilded shield and crown

with enameled/gilded shield and crown Coat-of-Arms

Joint Service Commendation Medal

and measures 250 mm x 235 mm overall

hand-numbered in black ink "J86595" at the upper right

His citation for the CBE reads: "This officer has served his country faithfully for many years

United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Archive with enameled/gilded shield and crownTwo 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