United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of with an etched inscription of

with an etched inscription of “FREIBERG 23-25 NOV

and a picture of a Navy NCO

marked "STERLING" and maker marked "WRJ" on the reverse

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback

United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of with an etched inscription ofTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.