United States. A Purple Heart, Cased, To Arno M. Hess Archive notwithstanding the costs involved

notwithstanding the costs involved

Her health was a major concern

Canada Service Cap Badge (browning copper

oxidation evident on the obverse of the MVF

all four edges trimmed in light blue piping

United States. A Purple Heart, Cased, To Arno M. Hess Archive notwithstanding the costs involvedUnited States; Two piece construction, bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "ARNO M. HESS" on the reverse, 34 mm x 42. 7 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, near mint. Accompanied by its 11 mm x 35. 5 mm ribbon bar with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, spotting evident on the exterior, lightly soiled medal bed, case better than very fine. Also included is a