A Second War American Purple Heart To Jerome James Auction Archive circumscribed in German Gothic lettering

circumscribed in German Gothic lettering “Treue Dienste in der Wehrmacht” (Faithful Service in the Armed Forces)

and along the crown of the cap

Victory beginning on March 5

With copied research

He died of wounds at age 24 on 16th September 1916

A Second War American Purple Heart To Jerome James Auction Archive circumscribed in German Gothic letteringBronze gilt and enamels, engraved "JAMES JEROME" in capitals on the reverse, 35. 2 mm x 43. 5 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 8 mm x 17. 2 mm enameled Ribbon Bar, along with assorted research papers. Footnote: Jerome James was born on September 27, 1917 in Ohio. His education consisted of four years of high school, was a single man with his trade being that of Draftsman before he enlisted. He died on