Such rare find, Mark! Are you thinking about selling them? I love hidden treasures like that!
I had a good friend who recently died, who fought in WWII and received a purple heart. He fought in numerous battles including D-Day, Ardennes, Rheinland, and the Bulge. I loved him dearly, and up to this day not a day goes by that I don't think of him and miss him. He was an incredible man, so young at heart, such an inspiration! So, yes... I can relate. Even though I am a foreigner (aren't we all?) I still get it, you know? I lived in a communist country, so I have a special admiration for this country and for all the men that fought and continue to fight to mantain our freedom.