I would like to know what markings to look for to verify if a purple heart is genuine from the World war II era.
Thanks
2007-08-13 05:07:28 · 5 answers · asked by Diamond24 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Here is a site that talks about fakes.
http://www.purplehearts.net/id8.html
2007-08-13 05:16:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
One caveat. In April of 1945 the War Department placed an order for a massive supply of Purple Heart Medals in anticipation of Operation Olympic, the land invasion of Japan. They were not needed because the atom bombs helped bring the Pacific War to a close. But, there were so many that we are still using up that supply to decorate our current wounded.
2007-08-13 05:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where are you buying a Purple Heart from?
Why are you looking to buy one?
I have one that I received from a 3 star general during desert Storm. It looks pretty much the same as my grandfathers from WWII. So, I'm not sure what to tell you.
2007-08-13 07:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it should have a commendation with it but if it does not take it to the local v.a. and they should be able to tell you if it is real.
2007-08-13 07:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by ggates1982 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is it purple?
2007-08-13 06:23:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋