United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed as seen on her 1951

as seen on her 1951 travel document which she needed to visit her mother in another zone

The exact location of the initial fire

Your friend Leopolt Ofner asked about you and we gave him your address

SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (1795 TPR: G

During the battles to hold the German lines near Melitopol

United States. A Purple Heart To Technician Carlson, 4Th Armored Div, Kia During Operation Hammelburg, Task Force Baum Newly Listed as seen on her 1951Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "EDWIN H. CARLSON" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, soiled medal bed, case fair. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Edwin H.