United States. A Second World War Numbered Purple Heart By Rex Products, 1942. Newly Listed and when fastened

and when fastened

consisting of 1) A Commander’s Cross

but also with a mitten-like cover flap for added protection for the fingers

Manufactured specifically for recipients of this high order

United States. A Second World War Numbered Purple Heart By Rex Products, 1942. Newly Listed and when fastenedComposed of bronze gilt, with white, red and green enamelling and a purple polished phenolic resin, rim numbered 153382 on lower left side, measures 34. 8mm (w) x 47. 4mm (h), weighs 37. 9 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with slot style brooch, light chipping to resin heart around the exterior, light contact to reverse, overall very fine condition. Footnote: The 1942 Rex Products Purple Hearts serial numbers range from 100,000 to