United States. A Second War American Purple Heart Ring certificate_of_authenticity East German made

East German made

the son of Malcolm John Maitland and Rachel Maitland (nee Loughrey) of London

although it is known that Zagreb's “Braca Knaus” was the only maker of this award

This pattern of rejection was repeated on numerous occasions

United States. A Second War American Purple Heart Ring certificate_of_authenticity East German madeIn sterling silver and enamels, maker marked "J. E. L." and marked "STERLING" on the inside, 16 mm faceplate illustrating an enamelled European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon bar over a Purple Heart ribbon bar, inscribed "WORLD" above and "WAR II" below, five stars on either side of the ring flanking the faceplate, the ring measuring 25 mm in diameter, chipping evident on the conjoined enamelled ribbon bars, contact marks from active use,