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Medal
Name/Title
Medal
Entry/Object ID
1977.43.1a-c
Description
Purple heart medal, bar, and case.
a = The purple heart consists of a purple ribbon from which hangs a purple-enameled heart-shaped medallion with a profile and crest of George Washington.
b = There is also a small purple and white bar pin.
c = The two pins are a leather box labeled, "PURPLE HEART".
a = The purple heart consists of a purple ribbon from which hangs a purple-enameled heart-shaped medallion with a profile and crest of George Washington.
b = There is also a small purple and white bar pin.
c = The two pins are a leather box labeled, "PURPLE HEART".
Context
Awarded to Guy Hiram Boyce for service during World War I.
Acquisition
Accession
1977.43
Made/Created
Date made
circa 1918
Materials
Material
Metal, Silk, Enamel, Leather
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Boyce, Guy Hiram (1889-1973)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Fayston
Town
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Related Events
World War I
Event
