International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Set United Republic of case marked "PURPLE HEART" on

case marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid

"for the outstanding unparalleled heroism in the fight against the people's enemies and the proven heroism and merits during the national liberation war from 1941 to 1945"

Constructed of a black cotton base

in the rank of Retired Captain (British Gurkha Army) Kamal Gurung was part of the Advisory Board of the Lotus Training Institute

the obverse consisting of a circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a white enameled disc

International. A Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Set United Republic of case marked "PURPLE HEART" on(Ordo Militaris et Hospitalis Sancti Lazari Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1434. In bronze gilt with green and white enamels, featuring a Maltese cross with ball finials, the obverse medallion with inscription ATAVIS ET ARMIS, suspended from a trophy of arm suspension with green enamels reverse bearing a loop and suspension ring , measures 57. 4 mm (w) x 117 mm (h), weighs 43. 7 grams, enamels intact, areas of gilt wear and oxidation, extremely fine.