$285.00
Condition: Excellent +
In stock
Product Description: A superb and complete WWII Cased Purple Heart with Discharge Papers set awarded to Technician Fourth Grade Robert M. Kifer, Company C, 318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division. The grouping includes an unnamed Purple Heart medal in its original presentation case, with 2 ribbon bars, single ribbon, lapel button, a copy of the recipient’s Honorable Discharge papers, and a newspaper clipping referencing his unit.
All items remain in excellent+ condition, and the set comes directly from the family. As a member of the 80th Division under General Patton, Kifer served in Central European campaigns. This WWII Cased Purple Heart – Discharge Papers group is both historically significant and highly displayable—an outstanding example from a frontline combat veteran.
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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