United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Auction 1861: Red Eagle Order 3rd

1861: Red Eagle Order 3rd Class with Ribbon

The signatures are illegible

the obverse depicting a “W” similar to the style of the Royal Monogram of King Wilhelm

Winnipeg Light Infantry contributed to the 10th Battalion

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1965 Auction 1861: Red Eagle Order 3rdInstituted in 1782. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Purple Heart was instituted on August 7, 1782 and is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Armed Forces, has been wounded, killed,