United States. A First War Purple Heart Group, To Benton R. Chism, 11Th Regiment, 5Th Infantry Division certificate_of_authenticity ceased to exist as such

ceased to exist as such when

few photos of scarce Ustasha Youth badges in wear

with moderate oxidation visible to the core

with age-appropriate scuffing and minimal fraying of the cover

the requirement for aerial victories may have increased later in the war

United States. A First War Purple Heart Group, To Benton R. Chism, 11Th Regiment, 5Th Infantry Division certificate_of_authenticity ceased to exist as suchIncludes: 1. Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Instituted in 1932. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, engraved "BENTON R. CHISM" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, oak leaf cluster affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 8. 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback. 2.