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The Award was mentioned several times throughout [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] and [[Halo: First Strike]], but it was never actually seen until [[Halo 2]]. In fact, every Marine seen in a dress uniform throughout [[Cairo Station]] in the level [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]] wears only a Purple Heart medal, with the exception of [[Lord Hood]], who also wears the [[Medal of Honor]] and the [[Navy and Marine Corps Medal]]. | The Award was mentioned several times throughout [[Halo: The Fall of Reach]] and [[Halo: First Strike]], but it was never actually seen until [[Halo 2]]. In fact, every Marine seen in a dress uniform throughout [[Cairo Station]] in the level [[Cairo Station (Level)|Cairo Station]] wears only a Purple Heart medal, with the exception of [[Lord Hood]], who also wears the [[Medal of Honor]] and the [[Navy and Marine Corps Medal]]. | ||
Interestingly, the medal's appearance for the most part has not changed at all since its original appearance, conceived for the military of the United States of America in the year 1932. The only difference between the medal in-game compared to in modern day, is the medal lacks the white stripes on the edge of the ribbon. The medal even bears the same George Washington engravement as the original, paying homage to the man who first created a medal for troops wounded in battle for their country | Interestingly, the medal's appearance for the most part has not changed at all since its original appearance, conceived for the military of the United States of America in the year 1932. The only difference between the medal in-game compared to in modern day, is the medal lacks the white stripes on the edge of the ribbon. The medal even bears the same George Washington engravement as the original, paying homage to the man who first created a medal for troops wounded in battle for their country. | ||
==Recipients== | ==Recipients== | ||