The original badge was directed by Washington to be “the figure of a heart in purple cloth, or silk, edged with narrow lace or binding.” But that award fell out of use after the Revolutionary ...

Looking at the history and traditions of the armed forces, it should come as no surprise that the roots of the Purple Heart make it the oldest military award still presented to U.S. service members.

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7th, and it commemorates the creation of the oldest American military decoration for military merit. The Purple Heart honors all ...