Purple Heart Medal - U.S. Military Decoration for Combat Wounds #2004436 (License: Personal Use)

This official U.S. military decoration honors personnel wounded or killed while serving in combat. The medal’s design includes a gold heart-shaped pendant with a purple enamel center, a left-facing profile of General George Washington, and a heraldic shield topped with three red stars on white-symbolizing Washington’s coat of arms. Flanking the shield are green laurel branches, and the entire piece hangs from a purple ribbon with white edge stripes.

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