John O'Gaunt's Bowman Neck Badge (three-piece construction
with only light surface wear
one small nick at the raised junction and chipping evident where it butts the crossguard at the pommel end
with cracked red enamel on the reverse
in red case which is worn
United States. A Purple Heart, 101St Infantry, 26Th Division, Wia Meuse-Argonne Offensive United Republic of John O'Gaunt's Bowman Neck BadgeIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "WILLIAM A. HAUSSER" on the reverse, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, spotting, original ribbon with brooch pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: William A. Hausser was Wounded in Action on October 17, 1918 during the Meuse Argonne Offensive. The 9th Massachusetts had been protecting the Mexico United States border near El Paso, Texas from June