A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction the right eye was destroyed

the right eye was destroyed and removed at No

then posted to the Cruiser Effingham on September 10

Pinback Badge - in silver

Footnote: The black Panzer wrap uniform was originally introduced by the army on November 12

A Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Collinge 721St Bomb Squadron Usaaf; Kia In Italy 1944 Auction the right eye was destroyedTwo piece construction, bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "FRANK. R. COLLINGE." on the reverse, 34. 7 mm x 43 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by its 3. 5 mm x 17 mm enameled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, scattered spotting and surface wear on the exterior, case better than fine; along with a CD