Arm Shield Patches were on a black background
with an etched inscription of “FREIBERG 23-25 NOV
marked "STERLING" and maker marked "WRJ" on the reverse
possibly used as a shop display at medal retail shops
opening with a sliding latch to reveal a dark blue doeskin bed perforated with two horizontal slits for the accommodation of the decorations’ ribbons
United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of Arm Shield Patches were onTwo 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.