As early as April 1941
with an etched inscription of “FREIBERG 23-25 NOV
also including an Unterseeflotte ribbon
opening with a sliding latch to reveal a dark blue doeskin bed perforated with two horizontal slits for the accommodation of the decorations’ ribbons
The exterior cover bears a silver embossed inscription of “KRIEGSERINNERUNGEN” (“WAR MEMORIES”) in Fraktur script
United States. A Purple Heart to Kevin O. Thomas, with Case United Republic of As early as April 1941Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, purple and green enamels, reverse machine engraved KEVIN O. THOMAS, measuring 34. 9 mm (w) x 47. 0 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "PURPLE HEART" on the lid, the interior lid shows staining, wear and residue to the exterior. A ribbon bar is included.