scottplen Posted August 20, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 20, 2019 looking at this pair but the purple heart engraving worries me a bit with no period after MI ? and air medal a bit sloppy ! sorry best pics i can get ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smwinter207 Posted August 20, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 20, 2019 Scott, I agree. But, if they are both in the same aged condition, I'd bet they were kept together. And therefore, correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted August 20, 2019 I think its good ? but that missing period ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted August 20, 2019 Share #4 Posted August 20, 2019 I think the engraving on the pair is correct. Here is what I have from WWII Memorial at DC https://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque_wardept.aspx?honoreeID=1061658 SHOT DOWN FLYING IN A B-24 BOMBER. MEMBER OF THE 712TH BOMBER SQUADRON, 448TH BOMBER GROUP, HEAVY. MISSING IN ACTION; RECEIVED THE AIR MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART. From American Air Museum https://www.americanairmuseum.com Military | Staff Sergeant | Top Turret Gunner | 448th Bomb GroupShot down by flak and crashed near Hof Metelen on 6/21/44 in B-24 #4295186 Killed in Action (KIA) I would imagine with the number of Purple Heart Medals being cranked out from death from June 1944 on, that the engraver missed the period. If your concerned send them to me and I will be caretaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-o MSU Posted August 20, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 20, 2019 Nobody is perfect, maybe the engraver hadnt finished their coffee yet? I feel like I have seen this pair somewhere before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 21, 2019 I don't have a problem with the engraving. I wouldn't hesitate owning them if I wanted them for my collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted August 27, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 27, 2019 Another example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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