United States. A Second War American Purple Heart Ring certificate_of_authenticity After the initial sweeping deployment

After the initial sweeping deployment of soldiers

This pattern of rejection was repeated on numerous occasions

The defense of Chew House by elements of the 40th Regiment deprived Washington of the successful outcome to his skillful maneuvering and was a shock to the Continental Army

His medical issues had become a concern for the RCOC

He was promoted to Lieutenant in April 1898 and transferred to the Indian Army

United States. A Second War American Purple Heart Ring certificate_of_authenticity After the initial sweeping deploymentIn sterling silver and enamels, maker marked "J. E. L." and marked "STERLING" on the inside, 16 mm faceplate illustrating an enamelled European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon bar over a Purple Heart ribbon bar, inscribed "WORLD" above and "WAR II" below, five stars on either side of the ring flanking the faceplate, the ring measuring 25 mm in diameter, chipping evident on the conjoined enamelled ribbon bars, contact marks from active use,