United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR:

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR: G

mounted as originally worn: The 1914 Iron Cross Second Class

The exact location of the initial fire

mounted to an silver gilt and white enamelled cross base

United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR:Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "EDWIN H. CARLSON" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, soiled medal bed, case fair. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Edwin H.