Vintage US Army Pins Including Purple Heart Medal with Ribbon
Lot #32
Item: fa1d-6170653

Eden Prairie, MN

Begins Closing In:

1w 3d

Sun, May 3, 2026 8:08pm CDT

High Bidder: #224221

Current Bid:

$11.00

Next Required Bid: $12.00

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Location / Contact:
7500 Golden Triangle Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: 612-405-3399

Lot Description:

This lot features a Purple Heart Medal with purple ribbon, plus an East German NVA Bronze Reservist Medal and a collection of U.S. Army insignia and ribbon bars. The Purple Heart is the U.S. decoration awarded to service members wounded or killed in action. The NVA Reservist Medal is awarded for honorable service of 18-24 months and is shown with a tri-color flag clasp. Included items include U.S. Army collar pins, gold-tone 'U.S.' lettering, and infantry crossed rifles pins. A selection of ribbon bars in multiple patterns completes the set for display or uniform matching.

  • Purple Heart: Purple Heart medal with purple enamel heart in a gold-tone frame; mounted on a purple ribbon; overall size approximately 1 1/2" x 2 1/4".
  • NVA Bronze Reservist Medal: East German National People's Army bronze medal for 18-24 months of service; triangular top clasp with the German flag colors.
  • U.S. Army Collar Pins: Brass or gold-plated collar pins.
  • U.S. Insignia: Gold-tone 'U.S.' lettering pins.
  • Infantry Crossed Rifles Pins: Gold-tone crossed rifles insignia.
  • Ribbon Bars: Assorted U.S. military ribbon bars in various colors and patterns.
  • Shield Crest Badges: Shield-shaped pins with palm-tree and other heraldic motifs.
Box not included.

 

Auction Details

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Auction Closing:

Sun, May 03, 2026
08:00 pm

Removal:

Tue, May 05, 2026
09:30 am - 05:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

Bidding Increments:

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$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

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Manager: Dawn Folisi


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7500 Golden Triangle Drive
Eden Prairie
MN, 55344


Phone: 612-405-3399

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Bid History

4 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
224221 ^
Apr 22 12:00pm
$11.00
503850
Apr 22 12:00pm
$10.00
224221
Apr 17 09:00pm
$6.00
148467
Apr 17 07:28am
$5.00