United States. A Purple Heart To Vernon I. Shaffer, 83Rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3Rd Armored Division GTRexclude one by a Major

one by a Major

ribbon taped on back

written by Oberfeldarzt (Lieutenant Colonel of medical troops) Dr

with near complete silver finish

the two awards linked together by staples

United States. A Purple Heart To Vernon I. Shaffer, 83Rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3Rd Armored Division GTRexclude one by a MajorUnited States. Purple Heart, Cased, Attributed to Vernon I. Shaffer, 83rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Armored Division: Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, number impressed "194118" on the edge, un named, measuring 34. 5 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, bruising at the tip, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, light soiling and