United States. A Second War Numbered Purple Heart, By E.h Simon Inc certificate_of_authenticity encompassed by a laurel wreath

encompassed by a laurel wreath tied with ribbons topped by a German State Crown

above a date of “25 AUGUST 1827”

While participating in preparation exercises for Operation Torch in the latter half of 1942

and taken on strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre the next day

United States. A Second War Numbered Purple Heart, By E.h Simon Inc certificate_of_authenticity encompassed by a laurel wreathA purple heart composed of bronze gilt, with purple, red, white and green enamels, rim numbered 432640 on right side near 6 oclock, measures 34. 50mm (w) x 47mm (h), weighs 33. 8 grams, worn on original ribbon with slot style brooch, notable edge bruising, light contact, overall very fine condition. Contained in its original box of issue of hard blue cardboard, interior presents an additional piece of green fabric glued to the base and lid, mark on