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    Default August 7th

    On 7 August 1782, the Badge of Military Merit, now known as the Purple Heart, was established by then General George Washington. Though never abolished, the Badge of Military Merit was reestablished as the Purple Heart in 1932 by the War Department and given to those wounded or killed in combat.

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    Thanks Steve. I am curious, does it look the same as it did or has it evolved?

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