United States. A Second World War Numbered Purple Heart

Composed of bronze gilt, with purple, red, white and green enamel, rim numbered 440458 on lower right side, measures 34.5mm (w) x 46.8mm (h), weighs 34.6 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with slot style pinback, light gilt wear, evident edge bruising, cracking visible in purple enamel, overall near very fine condition.