Question on Purple Heart USN/USMC?

[Unseeing]

I was wondering if I could get some opinions on this Purple Heart if it is one of the USN/USMC variants or if it’s just an army issue any help is appreciated 

[Rhscott]

The Purple Heart is not a “army” or “navy” award, it is a US Military award and is awarded to all services.  The MOH is service specific as is the good conduct award.  Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and Bronze Stars are the same for all.

[Blacksmith]

48 minutes ago, Rhscott said:

The Purple Heart is not a “army” or “navy” award, it is a US Military award and is awarded to all services.  The MOH is service specific as is the good conduct award.  Purple Hearts, Silver Stars and Bronze Stars are the same for all.

Hey, brother - I think he’s asking if the manufacturing features of the specific medal he’s posted make it one issued by the Army or Navy / USMC.  
 

In this case, it is an Army contract award.  
 

A Navy-issued slot broach (Type-III) would have a barrel-shaped lug on the planchette and a gilt sterling suspension ring.  

[Unseeing]

1 hour ago, Blacksmith said:

Hey, brother - I think he’s asking if the manufacturing features of the specific medal he’s posted make it one issued by the Army or Navy / USMC.  
 

In this case, it is an Army contract award.  
 

A Navy-issued slot broach (Type-III) would have a barrel-shaped lug on the planchette and a gilt sterling suspension ring.  

I appreciate the help, wasn’t too sure if it could be a type 3 but army makes sense with the broach it has

[Blacksmith]

11 minutes ago, Unseeing said:

I appreciate the help, wasn’t too sure if it could be a type 3 but army makes sense with the broach it has

Navy Type-III and Army had a nearly indistinguishable broach - can’t rely on that.  Have to look at planchette lug and suspension ring.  

[KurtA]

27 minutes ago, Unseeing said:

I appreciate the help, wasn’t too sure if it could be a type 3 but army makes sense with the broach it has

Read this old thread.  It's really good,