United States. A Bronze Star & Purple Heart Group To Russell Broadnix Auction Archive the larger centre one engraved

the larger centre one engraved "BETTY"

all documents in very fine condition

The army citation said in part: "Captain Mitchell was seen to have been shot down and his aircraft explode after he had dropped badly needed supplies to the airborne forces in Holland

stating his death "Due to War Operations")

to provide civilians with the opportunity to practice and improve their marksmanship

United States. A Bronze Star & Purple Heart Group To Russell Broadnix Auction Archive the larger centre one engravedAn American Bronze Star & Purple Heart Group to Russell Broadnix Bronze Star (bronze, engraved "RUSSELL BROADNIX" in arched capitals on the reverse, 35 mm x 36. 8 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, accompanied by its 10 mm x 35. 7 mm Ribbon bar and 3. 7 mm x 17. 3 mm Enamelled Ribbon Bar, in its hardshelled case of issue); Purple Heart (bronze gilt and enamels, engraved "RUSSELL BROADNIX" in capitals on the reverse, 34. 5 mm x 43 mm, original