United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of As early as April 1941

As early as April 1941

opening with a sliding latch to reveal a dark blue doeskin bed perforated with two horizontal slits for the accommodation of the decorations’ ribbons

marked "STERLING" and maker marked "WRJ" on the reverse

Arm Shield Patches were on a black background

also including an Unterseeflotte ribbon

United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of As early as April 1941Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.