A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 certificate_of_authenticity As an additional C

As an additional C

most of the gilding present

he was transferred to the ITS (Initial Training School) at Toronto

The injury came as a result of being buried by a shell explosion

A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 certificate_of_authenticity As an additional CTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "FRANK. R. COLLINGE." on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior, case better than fine; along with a CD