WW2 CASED PURPLE HEART, ‘KIA’ WALTER KOCH USAAF 1943
Price: Sold
WWII era CASED US PURPLEHEART MEDAL; awarded posthumously to Walther KOCH #39230035; in its original blue case with ribbon bar and enameled buttonhole device ; standard slotted pin assy. medal retains all its original bright gilt finish; no serial number; purple enamel is nice with slight repair to right side; outer case & interior are superb, near mint; excellent overall
BACKGROUND: Sgt KOCH was with the 338th Bomb Squadron, 98th Bomb Group 8thAAF station #138 at Snetterton, England; Top-Turret gunner of B-17F #42-30290 “LUCKY LADY II”; KIA over Belgium July 30, 1943.
