Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case - #340389 ZB 26-ZB 30 Lieutenant Commander George Hays Laird

Lieutenant Commander George Hays Laird

Action: Falling block action

though it is definitely dry

The nose fitting is unfortunately missing

The rifle has a clear issue date marking of T

Original U.S. WWII Numbered Purple Heart Medal in Original Presentation Case - #340389 ZB 26-ZB 30 Lieutenant Commander George Hays LairdOriginal Item. Only One Available. Original Item: Only One Available. The Purple Heart (PH) is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U. S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U. S. military members. The