Purple Heart Medal, c.1920

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Purple Heart Medal, c.1920
Purple Heart Medal, c.1920
Artifact/Collection Number: 
AC 2002.4_1
Location: 
Shelf 32

A gold metal and purple enamel heart shaped medallion attached to a purple and white striped ribbon. In the center features the obverse profile of President George Washington. Charles M. Steese, a member of the Class of 1907, received this award during World War I. 

Decade: 
1920-1929
Origin: 
Gift of James Gordon Steese, Charles M. Steese, Sophie M. Steese, 1952-1965
People: 
Steese, Charles M.
Subject: 
Award Medals
Military
World War I
Format: 
Currency/Medallions
Exhibits: 
2011 - Alumni Awards