These are medals that were worn by men from World War 2. The purple one is called the purple heart, which was worn by men who were wounded or killed while serving the U.S military. The red one on the bottom is a legion of merit Air Force. This one is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Next, the blue one is a distinguished flying cross for military merit. This is a medal awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself or herself in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight, subsequent to November 11, 1918. Then the bronze star, the red one in the box, is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. Last is a Naval distinguished service medal, the green one in the box. This one is a military award of the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps which was first created in 1919. The decoration is the Navy and Marine Corps equivalent to the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal.
These items are significant because they all represent pride and honor of the soliders. They are of great value, and each medal has a different meaning behind it. Receiving one of these medals is one of the highest and most respected honors for a war veteran.
