United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of The exterior cover bears a

The exterior cover bears a silver embossed inscription of “KRIEGSERINNERUNGEN” (“WAR MEMORIES”) in Fraktur script

(Ehrenzeichen für deutsche Volkspflege)

and a picture of a Navy NCO

opening with a sliding latch to reveal a dark blue doeskin bed perforated with two horizontal slits for the accommodation of the decorations’ ribbons

Arm Shield Patches were on a black background

United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of The exterior cover bears aTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.