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WWI Purple Heart, Original Letter & Shrapnel
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Auction by Cordier Auctions & Appraisals(788)
This item is in Harrisburg, PA
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Item Details
DESCRIPTION: Original numbered WWI Purple Heart medal, with Sergeant Baker’s name engraved on the back. These were not issued until the 1930’s and only if the vet requested one. The original letter, dated 1936, from the adjutant general’s office accompanies the medal. Also in the grouping is the actual piece of shrapnel that hit Sgt. Baker in 1918 with a note indicating that it was "In Argonee piece of German 75 shell which was in David's head from ~5pm Sept 14, 1914to between 4 am & 5am next morning.". The box also includes his sergeant’s stripes with an AEF pin, his Meuse Argonne campaign medal, and a large “For God & Country” American Legion School Award medal and pin. An photo album includes photos of Baker during his recuperation PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Roy Leckron of Franklin County, Pennsylvania CONDITION: Excellent. ESTIMATE: $700-$900
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Auction Details
Fall 2018 Firearms & Military Day 11500 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA, 17104Friday, Dec 7, 2018 | 12:00 PM CST
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Cordier Auctions provides shipping for firearms (except NRR firearms). The cost is: Long guns: $50 for first long gun; $25 for each additional long gun won. Handguns: $65 for first handgun; $35 for each additional handgun won. Shipping for all non-firearm items and NRR firearms is the responsibility of the buyer. Cordier Auctions will assist the buyer in arranging shipping through our preferred shipper.
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