United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 Hold Footnote: Approximately 50 medals with

Footnote: Approximately 50 medals with the dated reverse were issued

all with functional pinback assemblies (one previously repaired)

arriving in England on the 14th

the obverse depicting a balloon flight crew

as well as seven additional doctor’s notes (209x133mm to 211x302mm

United States. A Purple Heart, To Seaman 1St Class Kyrklund, Usnr, Kia During Japanese Attack On Uss Franklin, 1945 Hold Footnote: Approximately 50 medals withIn bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "FRANKLIN G. KYRKLUND S1C USNR" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, wear evident on the exterior corners, case also near extremely fine. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Footnote: Franklin Graham Kyrklund was born on September 29, 1924 in San Diego, California