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The original Purple Hearts were called the Badge for Military Merit, and were personally awarded by General George Washington during the American Revolution.
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What was the origanal name of the purple heart award?
The "original" Purple Heart was called the "Badge for Military Merit".
When did the first recipients of the Purple Heart Award receive the award?
The original purple heart was an award for heroism. It was given out by George Washington during the Revolutionary War.
Who made the Purple Heart?
The original Purple Heart, designated as the Badge of Military Merit, was established by George Washington-then the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army-by order from his Newburgh, New York headquarters on August 7, 1782
Why are purple hearts purple?
The color purple was chosen for the name and color of the Purple Heart Medal because the original cloth Purple Heart, given by General Washington to only three soldiers during the American Revolution , was of that color,
Where is the Purple Heart located?
I want to know where the Purple Heart is Located
What is the Russian equivalent to the purple heart?
who was awarded russia's purple heart and why
When was Purple Heart - album - created?
Purple Heart - album - was created in 2012.
When is Nami's purple heart event?
Nami's purple heart event is once her heart is purple go to the inn at 6am to 12pm.You must have seen the black heart event.
What is the duration of Purple Heart Diary?
The duration of The Purple Heart is 1.65 hours.
If wounded in Iraq who do you contact if you did not receive your purple heart?
You have to be recommended for a Purple Heart. Being wounded in Iraq does not automatically qualify you to receive a Purple Heart.
What are Unanswered questions about the purple heart?
Why do they call it the purple heart?Is the purple heart really true?Can the purple heart be ajusted?I'm sorry this is all I can think of right now, but I will see if I can think of some more! Hope it helps!
What are the ratings and certificates for The Purple Heart - 1944?
The Purple Heart - 1944 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG Canada:PG (video rating) Finland:K-16 Sweden:15 UK:A (original rating) UK:PG (re-rating) (2005) USA:Approved (certificate #9636)
