United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Archive The helmet measures 272 mm

The helmet measures 272 mm x 229 mm

Naval Coastal Artillery War Badge - in zinc

His citation for the CBE reads: "This officer has served his country faithfully for many years

hand-numbered in black ink "J86595" at the upper right

United States. A Purple Heart, Private Thompson, 27Th Regiment, Usmc, Killed In Action At Iwo Jima, February 28, 1945 Archive The helmet measures 272 mmTwo piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "PFC. CARL D. THOMPSON, USMCR." on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the obverse, better than very fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, light wear evident on the corners and edges, case also better than very fine. Accompanied by a Recordable Compact Disk