United States. A Pacific Theater Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Sparacino, Wounded In Action At Okinawa Auction Canadian War Services Fund Armband

Canadian War Services Fund Armband (in white cotton

Though considered "modern" at the time plastic ribbons did not achieve wide popularity and disappeared as novelty in a short time

chipping and loss evident in the green enamels on the wreath on both sides

the reverse with a raised depiction of the Novgorod Kremlin above an inscription of “RUSIA 1941”

York Light Dragoons was formed in the county of York and Denison’s Independent Troop of Cavalry was named the 1st Troop

United States. A Pacific Theater Purple Heart To Staff Sergeant Sparacino, Wounded In Action At Okinawa Auction Canadian War Services Fund ArmbandIncludes: 1. Group of Eight: Bronze Star (engraved "TONY T. SPARACINO" on the reverse); Purple Heart (engraved "TONY T. SPARACINO" on the reverse); Army Good Conduct Medal (engraved "TONY T. SPARACINO" on the reverse); American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with arrowhead and four bronze stars; World War II Victory Medal; Philippine Liberation Medal; each with its original ribbon and brooch pinback. 2.