United States. A Purple Heart, USN, Lost at Sea aboard USS S-17 1943 United Republic of white and green embroidery

white and green embroidery

obverse centre in white enamels featuring a silver gilded bust of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa surrounded by the inscription ORDER OF VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA

measuring 45 mm (w) x 107 mm (l)

Schmuker survived the war and was discharged from the Wehrmacht on July 10

74 mm (w) x 57

United States. A Purple Heart, USN, Lost at Sea aboard USS S-17 1943 United Republic of white and green embroideryIn bronze and enamels, engraved "JOSEPH B. McGOVERN", with period brooch and ribbon, having been worn, remains an untouched and fine example. Footnote: Joseph McGovern was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was born on March 15, 1920., Long Island City, Queens County, New York. He had enlisted in the United States Navy and had the rank of Seaman First Class. Service number assignment was 6000036. He