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27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt

This is a World War One medal, and World War One began in 1914 and ended in 1918 – 100 years ago. Purple Heart Medal with official government engraving to William Shearer for wounds suffered in World War 1 (WWI). Shearer served as a Sergeant in Company I, 107th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division. He was wounded in action on September 29, 1918, probably during the Somme Offensive. This is an officially government engraved purple heart. Shearer also received a Silver Star, but I do not have his Silver Star Medal. This is an American Emblem Company enameled medal with split wrap brooch. The medal is numbered 53362 Both medal and ribbon are in good condition. The ribbon drape shows some wear as you can see in the pictures. Included with the medal is the following documentation. A copy of his AGO card for his Purple Heart. A copy of his AGO card for his Silver Star. A copy of a paragraph from the history of the 107th showing his citation for the Silver Star. This will be packed securely to arrive safely. The item “27th Div WW1 Officially Engraved Purple Heart Medal + Paperwk Silver Star Recipt” is in sale since Thursday, August 23, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\United States\Medals, Pins & Ribbons”. The seller is “survivalist” and is located in San Luis Obispo, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
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2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS

36mm wide circular silver medal with claw and ribbon bar suspension, with campaign bar’KANDAHAR’ the face with the veiled crowned head and shoulders of Queen Victoria facing left, circumscribed VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX (Victoria Queen and Empress); the reverse with a column on the march in a mountainous landscape, an elephant bearing a cannon to the fore, circumscribed above AFGHANISTAN and dated 1878-79-80 below. Correct chisel engraved named in running script to 2122 PTE B WIGGLESWORTH 2/7TH FOOT ; on original ribbon. Small edge knock at 7 O’Clock. The medal was instituted on 19 March 1881 to be awarded to participants in the Second Afghan War of 1878 to 1880. The 2/7th Regiment of Foot served under Sir Frederick Roberts V. Being engaged in action, 1st Septemeber 1880 and also granted to those who took part in the reconnaissance of the city, 31 Ausgust 1880, but who did not take part in the attack the next day. We list militaria and coins weekly. We provide quality mounted medals, badges and historical research. We can mount your miniature or full size medals, ribbon bars or supply replacement ribbons or badges. We can also conduct military research on your behalf and value cherished objects with a current market or insured value. 2/135 Russell St, Morley, WA. We run two specialist military auctions per year. Items are accurately described & photographed. Additional costs for this standard service will be added for this service based on publicly available Australia Post rates. Please note, these items are located and will be posted from Australia. We appreciate fair feedback from you once you receive the item. We aim to give you, the customer our best customer service. The item “2/7th FOOT PRE WW1 BRITISH 1878-1880 AFGHANISTAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL ROYAL FUSILIERS” is in sale since Tuesday, May 02, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\1914 – 1918 (WWI)”. The seller is “jb_military_antiques_14″ and is located in 2/135 Russell St, Morley, Perth, WA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Authenticity: Original
  • Country: UK
  • Campaign: AFGHANISTAN
  • Product Type: Medals
  • Era: 1800s