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BandR Firearms
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Some of my favorites are going up tonight.
I'm torn between which one I loved more. The 38/44 or the Heavy Barrell 14.
The Colt and the Python are obviously fantastic as well.
Someone please find a good home for the purple heart. I know nothing about it. All I know is that it was in a box with other WWII memorabilia (mostly German insignia). The shrapnel was inside the case. It's a shame that someone's family no longer wanted this. I hope someone can display and care for it properly! The pictures will load later on right before the auction starts.
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I am no expert, but I thought it was illegal to sell a purple heart???
From Cornell, wouldn't want you to get in any trouble.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/704
contact the WW II museum in New Orleans
Honestly I have no idea. I sent this off with Locust Fork. I am sure if they can't be sold, she will receive emails and pull the auction. If it can be sold I will donate the proceeds to the local VFW. This is one item I just want to go somewhere it will be appreciated.
If indeed it can't be sold, you might try to return it to the family members.
https://purpleheartsreunited.org/
I remember that there is no name on it. I'll contact Kasey this morning and ask them.
There is no name on it. It was my understanding that you could sell them, but people could get in big trouble if they wore them or claimed they were awarded this. It makes no sense to me that just selling it would be an issue. People want to display these things in the same way they like having Native American artifacts or other cultural important items. I guess that is incorrect????
Kasey, as a Viet Nam veteran myself, I am asking that you not auction this medal.
I wasn't trying to start any arguments, either moral or legal, just trying to keep someone out of trouble. and again it is just me, but if the money is gonna be donated to the local VFW, why not ask them if they know anyone who had one lost or stolen and let them replace it with this one.
I am not a Veteran and I know that in some minds that excludes my opinion. If the original recipient's family can't be located IMO it is not wrong to sell the medal. Selling the medal ensures someone with a genuine interest willing to invest in the idea and story of the medal will have it in a collection of some value. Giving it to a museum does not mean the museum will place real value on the medal as they will have nothing invested and may simply take the medal because they do not turn down gifts. A private collector will place value on the medal and there is greater chance to story will be shared. Though the back story of the person and event surrounding the medal may never be known at least it's presence can be appreciated and the idea of a forgotten warrior's efforts and personal injury can be present in the viewer's mind.
maybe these folks can help.
Those are some very fine firearms and they should do well.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
If the alternative is to throw it away, that's not right , either. You can pass it along, ie., give it away. There is no law or rule prohibiting its possession. I am guessing the OP acquired it with other items in bulk at an estate sale, etc. IOW, did not buy the medal in and of itself. No foul. Under the circumstances, I believe it is legal to include the medal with the other items in the display case, provided it is stated that it is not for sale but given away with the sale of the other items. That clashes with the spirit of the rule but the intent was to place a value on American military medals that surpasses a monetary one. From the above posts, it appears that we agree it can't legally or ethically be advertised as "Purple Heart for sale".
Maybe these folks can give it a home.
https://www.thepurpleheart.com/visit-us/