United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed HJ Leader Sports Badge -

HJ Leader Sports Badge - In gilded bronze

During the battles to hold the German lines near Melitopol

I turned round to find Private Fay standing over me with a rifle raised above his head in a striking manner

mounted as originally worn: The 1914 Iron Cross Second Class

mounted to an silver gilt and white enamelled cross base

United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed HJ Leader Sports Badge -Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "EDWIN H. CARLSON" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, soiled medal bed, case fair. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Edwin H.