United States. A Numbered Purple Heart Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic marked “1” on the reverse

marked “1” on the reverse of the catch for maker Deschler & Sohn

Footnote: The National Order of Civil Merit was established August 1891 by Prince Ferdinand and awarded to civil servants

one depicting a Heer Enlisted soldier with a moustache

taking Emma Oxenham as his wife

the signature indistinguishable

United States. A Numbered Purple Heart Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic marked “1” on the reverseIn bronze gilt, with purple, white, green and red enamels, numbered 127593 on the edge, measures 34. 8 mm (w) x 47. 3 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with second war slot brooch, gilt wear and residue throughout, ribbon worn and stained, near very fine.