Posted on Aug 7, 2023

The Purple Heart: The Oldest Honor

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The Badge of Military Merit, once associated with extraordinary service during the Revolutionary War, evolved into what we now know as the Purple Heart, a decoration synonymous with physical sacrifice.

The Purple Heart: The Oldest Honor

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1SG Russell S.

Posted 9 mo ago

It was not until 1932 that it became the Purple Heart. WW1 vets that were wounded received “wound chevrons” for sleeve wear.

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Maj Kim Patterson

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Maj Kim Patterson

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Meet Purple Heart recipes Capt Tom Brown

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The Purple Heart: The Oldest Honor

The Purple Heart: The Oldest Honor

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