Are these engravings okay on the WW II Purple Hearts?

[Brian from Columbus]

There are 2 WWII engraved PH's. I would like to know if there are any issues with these engraved medals. Thev first one was awarded to Marine Clifford Van Buren.

[Brian from Columbus]

The second one belonged to submariner Anthony Genoozis.

Is this one okay for early war submariner?

Thanks!

Brian

[kcmo]

USMC isn't WWII engraved. Possibly postwar 1950's. USN is correct for late war/1946 engraving of Army loaned medals to the Navy.

[KASTAUFFER]

I don't like the Marine PH at all. The Navy one looks OK.

 

Many Sub casualties were issued Purple Hearts in 1946 because the Navy waited until after the war to declare them dead.

 

Kurt

[tarbridge]

I agree

USMC....not anything Official

USN...100% correct...Official

[Hermanus]

And the USN PH is numbered, which makes it an early WW2 Army contract PH.

Good call kcmo!

Nice.

[Brian from Columbus]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge gentlemen! Much appreciated!