Your friend Leopolt Ofner asked about you and we gave him your address
mounted as originally worn: The 1914 Iron Cross Second Class
Honour Cross (GOLD and enamels
During the battles to hold the German lines near Melitopol
Was in hospital 10 days (#1 C
United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed Your friend Leopolt Ofner askedTwo 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.