United States. A Second War Numbered Purple Heart, By E.h Simon Inc certificate_of_authenticity unusual and rare maker marked

unusual and rare maker marked obscured on the reverse

otherwise solid

An Africa Campaign Star with 8th Army Clasp -  8TH ARMY

""Signum Fidei"" (The Sign of Faith) has been the motto of the Brothers of the Christian Schools since the days of Saint John Baptist De La Salle

Footnote: Private First Class William G

United States. A Second War Numbered Purple Heart, By E.h Simon Inc certificate_of_authenticity unusual and rare maker markedA purple heart composed of bronze gilt, with purple, red, white and green enamels, rim numbered 432640 on right side near 6 oclock, measures 34. 50mm (w) x 47mm (h), weighs 33. 8 grams, worn on original ribbon with slot style brooch, notable edge bruising, light contact, overall very fine condition. Contained in its original box of issue of hard blue cardboard, interior presents an additional piece of green fabric glued to the base and lid, mark on