{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-100th-infantry-division-engraved-purple-heart-bronze-star-medal-grouping-with-original-boxes-howard-alan-shlay-398th-infantry-regiment","title":"Original U.S. WWII 100th Infantry Division Engraved Purple Heart \u0026 Bronze Star Medal Grouping with Original Boxes - Howard Alan Shlay, 398th Infantry Regiment","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Grouping. One-of-a-Kind. This is the tremendous medal grouping of Sergeant Howard Alan Shlay, Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, which received credit for the \u003cstrong\u003eRhineland Campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e from September 15th 1944 to March 21st, 1945, and the \u003cstrong\u003eCentral Europe Campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e from March 22nd-May 11th, 1945. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grouping contains:\u003cbr\u003e- Shlay’s Engraved Purple Heart Medal in its original presentation box with the ribbon \u0026amp; pin, along with the original interior packing material. WOW!\u003cbr\u003e- Shlay’s Engraved Bronze Star Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster in its original presentation box with the ribbon \u0026amp; pin, along with the original interior packing material. WOW!\u003cbr\u003e- Shlay’s European African Middle Eastern Campaign medal with two stars in the original box. \u003cbr\u003e- Shlay’s American Campaign Medal in the original box with the ribbon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit history for the 398th Infantry lists Shlay as a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal, while serving as a Private First Class in the HQ, 2nd Battalion. We couldn’t find much more information on Shlay, making for a great research project!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fantastic engraved medal grouping, ready for further research and display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42504792637509,"sku":"ONSV25SSOS086","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV25SSOS086__01.jpg?v=1741788508","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-100th-infantry-division-engraved-purple-heart-bronze-star-medal-grouping-with-original-boxes-howard-alan-shlay-398th-infantry-regiment","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}