United States. A Purple Heart, Cased, To Arno M. Hess Archive oxidation evident on the obverse

oxidation evident on the obverse of the MVF

with the exception that he has some difficulty in breathing through his right nostril"

He began his return to England via the Detention Hospital at Rouelles

Her health was a major concern

United States. A Purple Heart, Cased, To Arno M. Hess Archive oxidation evident on the obverseUnited States; Two piece construction, bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "ARNO M. HESS" on the reverse, 34 mm x 42. 7 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, near mint. Accompanied by its 11 mm x 35. 5 mm ribbon bar with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, spotting evident on the exterior, lightly soiled medal bed, case better than very fine. Also included is a