Badge of Military Merit
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This article is about the Continental Army award. For the post-World War I wound decoration, see Purple Heart.
The Badge of Military Merit was an award for non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Continental Army. It is largely considered America's first military decoration, and the second oldest in the world (after the Cross of St. George).[lower-alpha 1] Non commissioned officers and soldiers of the Continental Army were eligible. Now known as the Purple Heart Medal, it was redesigned and re-commissioned in 1932 by General Douglas MacArthur in honor of George Washington’s bicentennial.[2]
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Badge of Military Merit | |
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Type | Badge |
Awarded for | Military merit |
Description | Figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding. |
Country | United States |
Presented by | General George Washington |
Eligibility | Non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the Continental Army |
Status | Obsolete |
Established | August 7, 1782 (1782-08-07) |
First awarded | May 3, 1783 (1783-05-03) |
Last awarded | June 10, 1783 (1783-06-10) |
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