United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS Newly Listed demonstrating minor fading to the

demonstrating minor fading to the ribbons

and one minor hole at the bottom of the stamped seal

each measuring 36 mm (w) x 110 mm in length

and was its President

toned with original ribbon and silver overseas bar

United States. A Purple Heart Medal to OSCAR J LEWIS Newly Listed demonstrating minor fading to theInstituted in 1932. Heart shaped medal, obverse bearing the profile of George Washington on a purple enameled background, surrounded by a gold border, center top bearing a shield with the coat of arms of Washington between sprays of green leaves, reverse inscribed FOR MILITARY MERIT OSCAR J LEWIS, on original purple medal, 47. 4 mm (h) x 35. 2 mm (w), near mint condition. Footnote: Originally established in 1782 by George Washington as the Badge of