United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 Hold A Mint Iron Class Second

A Mint Iron Class Second Class 1939 by Wilhelm Deumer - With a frosted silver frame

8 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

United States: Meritorious Service Medal (bronze

the unit undergoing two changes in title during this period

United States. A Purple Heart To Boatswain's Mate, Kia Aboard Uss Wahoo At Sōya (La Pérouse) Strait, 1943 Hold A Mint Iron Class SecondIn bronze gilt with purple, red, green and white enamels, engraved "DONALD O. SMITH B M 1c USN" on the reverse, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, roll catch, intact enamels, light contact, spotting, near extremely fine. in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, lightly soiled medal bed, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records. Footnote: Donald Owen