United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS Newly Listed Niessl of the 11

Niessl of the 11

presenting light scuffing and minor fraying of the covers

all pearls are held with by three small claws

where the bullet was removed

United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS Newly Listed Niessl of the 11Instituted 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 OSCAR J LEWIS, on original purple medal, 47. 4 mm (h) x 35. 2 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: Originally established in 1782 by George Washington as the Badge of