The spike base has four circular ventilation holes to the "neck" portion and an embossed
3 mm inclusive of the wreath suspension
and one small enamel flake on reverse center shield
Grand Cross set of insignia comprising Sash Badge and the Star: Badge in silver gilt and enamels 56 x 90 mm
on 1 May 1956 von Liebenstein was accepted as a Generalmajor in the Bundeswehr and appointed commander of the Military District V (Stuttgart)
Purple Heart Awarded For Wounds In U-Boat Attack Buy Now The spike base has fourPurple Heart; officially numbered 267664, extremely fine. With original Award Document for the 38th General Hospital, May 24th 1944. Footnote: Purple Heart awarded to John R. Cooper, Seaman 1st Cl. 8646381, US Navy Armed Guard, recieved wounds 16th April 1944, when German U Boat U 407 torpedoes U. S. Freighter Meyer London, 17 miles off Derna, Libya. Survivors, including John R. Cooper were rescued by French manned MHS La Malouine before Meyer London