United States. A Purple Heart Medal Awarded to Roger Winegarden Auction Archive Footnote: Valentin Reichling was born

Footnote: Valentin Reichling was born on September 24

a rare decoration in overall near extremely fine condition

a British subject

Russian style wing nut also in silver gilt

stating that "during a certain time in the not-to-distant past" Japan followed "a mistaken national policy" of "colonialism and aggression" that caused "tremendous damage and suffering to the people of many countries"

United States. A Purple Heart Medal Awarded to Roger Winegarden Auction Archive Footnote: Valentin Reichling was bornInstituted in 1932. Heart shaped medal, obverse bearing the profile of George Washington on a purple enameled background, surrounded by a gold border, center top bearing a shield with the coat of arms of Washington between sprays of green leaves, reverse inscribed FOR MILITARY MERIT ROGER WINEGARDEN, on original purple medal, 47. 4 mm (h) x 35. 2 mm (w), evidence of wear on obverse and scratches on reverse, very fine condition. Footnote: Originally