A Second War Purple Heart To James Marzitello Newly Listed one of two prongs intact

one of two prongs intact on each)

but at an unspecified time crossed it out and wrote Gottglaubig

15th April 1948 Crack repatriation from Camp 99 via Southampton

the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces

while the other side has sculpted circular designed to clear the barrel of a rifle

A Second War Purple Heart To James Marzitello Newly Listed one of two prongs intactA Second War Purple Heart to James Marzitello In bronze and enamels, named, officially engraved to JAMES MARZITELLO, original ribbon and brooch, very fine. In case of issue, very fine. Footnote: Marzitello was from Queen`s New York and enlisted in 1942. He was released from active duty on September 23rd 1944.