Well I learn more everyday have a great day sir.

I am well aware of that - and I specifically said “OP’s example aside”.   You made a sweeping statement that Navy Hearts were only wrap or split broach, and I corrected that misinformation.      Nothing more or less.

Well I can admit when I was wrong thanks for the correction.

Weaver - 406   Courtesy of York County History Center   Weaver K - 406 is held in the YCHC collection. It was donated to the museum by Mr. Nelson Ormsby in January of 2024. I was able to contact Mr. Ormsby and ask him where he had acquired K - 406. Nelson told me that, as he recalled, he had gotten it from Hayes Otoupalik, (of course!) who had gotten it at public auction decades earlier.    I'd like to thank the staff at the York County History Center for their enthusiastic effort in response to my research request.    

For the sake of accuracy, it’s not a Type 3, which was a Navy contract medal.   VERY similar to the ARMY Purple Heart pictured, but the most notable difference is the ring suspension lug.  Unlike the pictured Army  PH, the Navy Type 3 ring suspension lug has a “barrel” shape to it.  The difference is clear if you were to place the two side by side.  Also, the Navy Type 3 ribbon suspension ring is sterling.  (Sometimes difficult to tell if the gilt finish hasn’t worn off).   Both have a slot brooch. 

Yes, that is correct.

I book I read and liked was Ambush Valley by Eric Hammel

Just finished "World War Z" by Max Brooks.   The book differs significantly from the 2013 movie. The book is more analytical and reflective discussing stages of the war where humankind takes back civilization from the plague of the infected. There is a great deal of Tactical and Strategic discussion covering how the U.S. Military dealt with Millions of infected. The importance of Canine Units employed, and weapons developed, some good some ineffective. Other countries were also discussed providing insight into their strategies that worked and didn't. A great section about a Chinese Nuclear Sub, which was a safe haven from the Plague, with great political and military intrigue!   It's obviously Fiction but will give you a good read and food for thought!    

$5000 for a Type-III when I saw that number I nearly fell out my chair laughing.