Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

U.S.A., Purple Heart, reverse machine engraved, ‘Albert B. Mitlehner’, slot brooch, extremely fine £200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Named and Attributable American Medal Groups.

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Second Lieutenant Albert B. Mitlehner, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, died of wounds on 1 March 1945 - received at Iwo Jima. His home state was Oregon.

With original certificate of award for the Purple Heart, dated 7 June 1945. With a bronze cross, a 4th Marine Division patch, officer’s insignia and riband bars for display purposes.

This lot is sold as seen and is not subject to return. Please see saleroom notice on lot 280 for fuller details.