United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS Newly Listed each measuring 36 mm (w)

each measuring 36 mm (w) x 110 mm in length

the interior stamped with a silver content number of “935”

gilt and war materials

demonstrating minor fading to the ribbons

Naming is impressed on the reverse of the ED

United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS Newly Listed each measuring 36 mm (w)Instituted 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