Purple Heart Medal - U.S. Military Decoration for Combat Wounds #3444383 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Purple Heart medal, a United States military decoration awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in combat. The medal consists of a gold-colored cross with a green enameled center medallion depicting a profile of General George Washington, surrounded by a laurel wreath and three stars above; it hangs from a distinctive green ribbon with white and gold stripes. The accompanying ribbon bar is worn on uniforms when the full medal is not displayed.

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