United States. A Purple Heart To Private Creech, Jr., United States Marine Corps, Kia During The Battle Of Tarawa, 1943 Auction Archive Footnote: The medal dates circa

Footnote: The medal dates circa 1821 and is the first medal to commemorate the independence of Mexico

Commander's Cross (11

Footnote: Ernest John "Jack" Wickenden was born on October 5

measuring 220 mm in length and rating very fine

United States. A Purple Heart To Private Creech, Jr., United States Marine Corps, Kia During The Battle Of Tarawa, 1943 Auction Archive Footnote: The medal dates circaTwo piece construction, in sterling silver gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "PVT. JOHN J. CREECH, JR USMC." on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, in its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Gold Star Memorial Badge (two piece construction, silver USMC insignia mounted to a silver gilt star base, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 29 mm (h),