United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 Buy Now constructed of carton with a

constructed of carton with a brown faux leather (leatherette) exterior

original ribbon with brooch on reverse

winning the competition

maker marked "B & N L

United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 Buy Now constructed of carton with aIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "FRANKLIN G. KYRKLUND S1C USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, wear evident on the exterior corners, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Franklin Graham Kyrklund was born on September 29, 1924 in San Diego, California