The exterior cover bears a silver embossed inscription of “KRIEGSERINNERUNGEN” (“WAR MEMORIES”) in Fraktur script
with an etched inscription of “FREIBERG 23-25 NOV
marked "STERLING" and maker marked "WRJ" on the reverse
and a picture of a Navy NCO
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.