United States. A Purple Heart To Submariner, Fireman I Class Schmidt, Usnr, Uss Herring Kia Auction England on July 2nd and

England on July 2nd and arriving in Halifax

Klasse” and “Nur von dem Beliehenen zu öffnen” (Only to be opened by the recipient) and dated “16

a maker’s sticker on the reverse reading “Deschler & Sohn

mostly in very good condition

average size (9

United States. A Purple Heart To Submariner, Fireman I Class Schmidt, Usnr, Uss Herring Kia Auction England on July 2nd andTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "CHARLES A SCHMIDT F1c USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 7 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, soiled medal bed, light soiling and edge wear on the exterior, case very fine. Accompanied by a United States Navy