United States. A Purple Heart To Private Creech, Jr., United States Marine Corps, Kia During The Battle Of Tarawa, 1943 Hold "Blackjack" Pershing invited the British

"Blackjack" Pershing invited the British Royal Flying Corps to establish training fields in Texas for the training of American and Canadians volunteers because of its mild weather

this is a well preserved veteran purchase Waffen-SS cap with an interesting and unique story

with original strong signature

It is emblazoned with three silver bands

United States. A Purple Heart To Private Creech, Jr., United States Marine Corps, Kia During The Battle Of Tarawa, 1943 Hold "Blackjack" Pershing invited the BritishTwo piece construction, in sterling silver gilt with purple and white enamels, engraved "PVT. JOHN J. CREECH, JR USMC." on the reverse, measuring 35 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels, in its hardshelled "coffin style" case of issue, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Gold Star Memorial Badge (two piece construction, silver USMC insignia mounted to a silver gilt star base, measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 29 mm (h),