United States. A First War Purple Heart Group, To Benton R. Chism, 11Th Regiment, 5Th Infantry Division certificate_of_authenticity along with some loss of

along with some loss of finish and scratching of the handle grip and material fatigue to the portepee

with age-appropriate scuffing and minimal fraying of the cover

7th (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards and West Yorkshire Regiment

the requirement for aerial victories may have increased later in the war

evident traces of lacquer on obverse white enamel

United States. A First War Purple Heart Group, To Benton R. Chism, 11Th Regiment, 5Th Infantry Division certificate_of_authenticity along with some loss ofIncludes: 1. Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster. Instituted in 1932. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white, navy blue and green enamels, unmarked, engraved "BENTON R. CHISM" on the reverse, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, oak leaf cluster affixed to its original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 35. 5 mm (w) x 8. 8 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback. 2.