United States. A Korean War Purple Heart Group, To Orlando P. Aponte Auction Archive after 123 years of independent

after 123 years of independent existence

suspended by ornament loop suspension on a purple neck ribbon

French: Ordre du Mérite civil

Constructed of dark grey-painted magnetic metal

United States. A Korean War Purple Heart Group, To Orlando P. Aponte Auction Archive after 123 years of independentIncludes: 1. Purple Heart (two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, green and purple enamels, engraved "ORLANDO P. APONTE" on the reverse, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 47 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar). 2. Army Good Conduct Medal (in bronze, engraved "ORLANDO P. APONTE" on the reverse, measuring 32. 5 mm in