United States. A Second World War Numbered Purple Heart Hold "Ab initio" the Order was

"Ab initio" the Order was to be a society of veteran officer participants in the Indian Wars and their male descendants

the entire edge of the crown trimmed in red embroidery

and a single rear pocket opening with a reinforced horizontal slit closed by a magnetic metal button

1915 and in France and Belgium from August 28

with colour and black-and-white photographs

United States. A Second World War Numbered Purple Heart Hold "Ab initio" the Order wasComposed of bronze gilt, with purple, red, white and green enamel, rim numbered 440458 on lower right side, measures 34. 5mm (w) x 46. 8mm (h), weighs 34. 6 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with slot style pinback, light gilt wear, evident edge bruising, cracking visible in purple enamel, overall near very fine condition.