A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction Type I (1880-1932) - Silver

Type I (1880-1932) - Silver gilt

Footnote: The black Panzer wrap uniform was originally introduced by the army on November 12

1917: transferred to the command of Air Troops as the head of Organizational Troops A

gilded bronze

Pinback Badge - in silver

A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction Type I (1880-1932) - SilverTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "FRANK. R. COLLINGE." on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior, case better than fine; along with a CD