United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity The case is constructed of

The case is constructed of thick cardstock and a black faux leather exterior

booklet text in French

two brass snaps on the left side facing three rows of two brass snaps on the right side

constructed of paper with black and red ink

It consists of a 29 mm wide olive-green cotton woven fabric

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity The case is constructed ofInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7, 1782 and is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed,