Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Purple Heart, enamelled, reverse machine engraved, ‘James S. Foley USMC’, slot brooch, very fine £60-80

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

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Marine Private James S. Foley, U.S. Marine Corps was wounded by shrapnel during the battle for Iwo Jima. He was admitted to hospital on 11 March 1945 for treatment to his chest and neck.

With a newspaper cutting concerning his wounding and bearing his photograph. With riband bars, metal insignia and buttons (8) 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.