United States. A Purple Heart, USN, Lost at Sea aboard USS S-17 1943 Province of China SS-Infanterie-Brigade during Operation Barbarossa

SS-Infanterie-Brigade during Operation Barbarossa

Infantry Regiment “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg”

This combat

Fabricated from olive coloured cotton

the obverse medallion in red enamels encircled by a white enamel ring inscribed СЪ НАМИ БОГЪ

United States. A Purple Heart, USN, Lost at Sea aboard USS S-17 1943 Province of China SS-Infanterie-Brigade during Operation BarbarossaIn bronze and enamels, engraved "JOSEPH B. McGOVERN", with period brooch and ribbon, having been worn, remains an untouched and fine example. Footnote: Joseph McGovern was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He was born on March 15, 1920., Long Island City, Queens County, New York. He had enlisted in the United States Navy and had the rank of Seaman First Class. Service number assignment was 6000036. He