United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of opening with a sliding latch

opening with a sliding latch to reveal a dark blue doeskin bed perforated with two horizontal slits for the accommodation of the decorations’ ribbons

(Ehrenzeichen für deutsche Volkspflege)

The exterior cover bears a silver embossed inscription of “KRIEGSERINNERUNGEN” (“WAR MEMORIES”) in Fraktur script

an insignia tab is constructed of smooth black wool

and a picture of a Navy NCO

United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of opening with a sliding latchTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.