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The Purple Heart is one of the oldest commendations in American military history, dating back to the later years of the Revolutionary War and was originally designed as the Badge of Military Merit.
140328-A-UQ901-333.JPG Photo By: Staff Sgt. Timothy Koster

Apr 27, 2021
CONCORD, NH - The Purple Heart is one of the oldest commendations in American military history, dating back to the later years of the Revolutionary War and was originally designed as the Badge of Military Merit.


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