WWI Purple Heart Grouping

Product Description: This WWI Purple Heart Grouping of United States medals and Insignia is an exceptional and historically significant set, featuring a variety of medals and artifacts connected to Private Robert Feeley, a veteran of the Great War. The grouping includes the following items:

• A Purple Heart Medal, officially named to “Robert Feeley,” beautifully struck and in excellent condition. The medal’s enamel and ribbon remain vibrant, with no notable wear.
• A World War I Allied Victory Medal, complete with the original rainbow-hued ribbon. The planchet is crisply detailed, and the ribbon shows minimal signs of age.
• A Pennsylvania Service Medal, a striking tribute to Feeley’s service within Pennsylvania’s military contributions during the war. This state-issued medal features a fine bronze finish, well-preserved with its original ribbon intact.
• A Private Rank Insignia, a pair of chevrons in excellent condition, retaining their original khaki cloth backing.
• A U.S. Army Collar Disc, reflecting the “U.S.” insignia style issued during the WWI era, in excellent condition with no damage or oxidation.

This WWI Purple Heart Grouping remains in excellent condition, showing light age toning appropriate to its age but no damage or restoration. The items are well-matched and clearly belonged to a single serviceman, making this an ideal set for collectors or historians.

Historical Description: World War I saw the United States mobilize its military forces on an unprecedented scale. Over 4 million Americans served in uniform during the conflict, contributing to the Allied victory in campaigns across France and Belgium. The U.S. military recognized the sacrifices of its soldiers through a variety of medals and awards, including the Purple Heart, which was retroactively awarded to World War I veterans wounded in action when the decoration was reinstated in 1932. This named example to Robert Feeley serves as a testament to his courage and the sacrifices endured by the Doughboys on the front lines.

The Allied Victory Medal was issued to all U.S. military personnel who served in World War I, with its design emphasizing unity among the Allied forces. The accompanying Pennsylvania Service Medal highlights the significant contributions of state National Guard units and other Pennsylvanian troops in the war effort. State medals like these were issued to recognize regional contributions to the national military, making them highly collectible today.

Additional elements, such as the Private Rank Insignia and U.S. Collar Disc, further illustrate the standard equipment and insignia issued to American enlisted soldiers during the Great War. Together, these artifacts provide a comprehensive picture of Private Feeley’s service and a tangible connection to the era.

This grouping, in excellent condition, offers a remarkable opportunity for collectors to own a cohesive and highly desirable set of WWI-era U.S. military history, centered around the service of a named veteran.

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