United States. A Korean War Purple Heart, To Private Johnny B. Lee, Infantry, 1St Cavalry Division, Wia United Republic of one of the black rayon

one of the black rayon patches with an embroidered label inscribed "A NAZIONALE / NO-Corso Magenta 63" sewn in place

He was sent to the US in 1941 to advise on air defence

26th (Service) Battalion

chipping evident in the red enamels on the third "C" on "CCCP")

since he had regular access to the Führer

United States. A Korean War Purple Heart, To Private Johnny B. Lee, Infantry, 1St Cavalry Division, Wia United Republic of one of the black rayonInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "JOHNNY B. LEE" on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 35. 8 mm (w) x 9. 7 mm (h) ribbon bar, in its hardshelled case of issue, black dimpled exterior, inscribed "PURPLE HEART" on the lid,