Purple Heart Medal - U.S. Military Decoration for Combat Wounds #2004465 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows the modern U.S. Purple Heart medal, established in 1932 to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth. The heart-shaped gold pendant contains a purple enamel field with Washington’s left-facing profile, topped by a shield with three stars and green laurel branches. The ribbon is purple with white edges, and the miniature bar below includes two bronze oak leaf clusters indicating multiple awards.

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