What type purple heart is this ?

[scottplen]

I was told navy type 3 ?

[Allan H.]

Type 3 Navy's appear to have a Type 2 pendant and a drape with a slot brooch. To be honest, I don't like the drape on this medal one bit as it really looks like it has been re-ribboned. Although the front of the pendant does resemble a Type 2, the back side clearly shows that it does not have the distinctive barrel at the top. Another oddity for me is the shallow angles of the suspension ring looks a lot like someone has bent a ring to approximate that of a PH "square" suspension ring.

 

Allan

[Blacksmith]

+1 to @Allan H.’s comment.  
 

Broach is oxidized / corroded, but the drape - including the part touching the drape - is crispy white.  

[scottplen]

Thanks I found it odd also ? Having eye issues and could not see details correctly! 

[KASTAUFFER]

It is an Army contract medal.