United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Newly Listed He died on May 9

He died on May 9

Footnote: William Charles Dewar was born on June 27

tiny edge nicks

a Maltese cross in bronze metal alloy

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Newly Listed He died on May 9Instituted 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,