United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Newly Listed he was part of the

he was part of the Staff of the Tirah Campaign form 1897-98

and Commemorative Medal for the Centenary of the 1812 War (bronze gilt

Maier-Perêe who registered on June 1

where he was promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) on December 6th

the exact shade used in practice varied from badge to badge

United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Newly Listed he was part of theTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "PFC. CARL D. THOMPSON, USMCR." on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the obverse, better than very fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, light wear evident on the corners and edges, case also better than very fine. Accompanied by a Recordable Compact Disk