A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Hold A Second War Black Grade

A Second War Black Grade Wound Badge - In stamped patinated steel

along with surface rust on top on the exterior

downright bravery

Punjab Frontier Force

A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Hold A Second War Black GradeTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "FRANK. R. COLLINGE." on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior, case better than fine; along with a CD