Museum Catalog
The Vermont Historical Society houses over 25,000 objects relating to our State's history. Over the next five years all of these items will be digitally documented and placed in this catalog for public use. Items are presented in topical exhibits as well as categorical groupings. Please check back regularly as items will be added monthly. This catalog also houses the Vermont Women's History Database and the Vermont Black History Database.
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Medal
Name/Title
Medal
Description
Purple Heart medal. The medal consists of a purple ribbon with white edges from which hangs a gold heart with purple enamel. The heart has a left-facing profile bust of George Washington beneath the Washington coat of arms. The pin is accompanied by two bars, one enameled and the other ribbon covered. All three are held within a leather-covered presentation box.
Acquisition
Accession
1999.23
Relationships
Related Events
World War II
Event
Related Person or Organization
Peck, Louis Provost (1918-2008)
Person or Organization
Related Places
Place
Montpelier
City
Washington County
County
Vermont
State/Province
United States of America
Country
North America
Made/Created
Date made
1941-1946
Entry/Object ID
1999.23.8
Context
Presented to Louis Provost Peck of Montpelier, Vermont, who was wounded in Germany during World War II.
