United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Auction ASTRA VIAM (The Stars Show

ASTRA VIAM (The Stars Show the Way to Kings)

varying condition ranging from better than fine to very fine

At Romagne

"151st Central Alberta Battalion": Gilt on copper

In silver with gilt insignia and red enamels

United States. A Silver Purple Heart, 1942 Auction ASTRA VIAM (The Stars ShowTwo piece construction, in silver gilt with red and white enamels, engraved in running script "Murray 1942" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43. 3 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, small chip in the purple enamels to the left of the bust of George Washington, overall gilt loss, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by its 17 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid,