United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed First contact with the Russians

First contact with the Russians Regiment encountered at Pervomajska

number engraved "1831" on the reverse

Boulanger was removed from the Militia List of Officers and from the Ordnance Corps on May 24

a weather flap stitched in place on the front with a 51

From November 1st to 5th

United States. A Purple Heart, C.1960 Newly Listed First contact with the RussiansInstituted 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,