How do you verfiy the authenticity of a purple heart?

I would like to know what markings to look for to verify if a purple heart is genuine from the World war II era.


Thanks

How do you verfiy the authenticity of a purple heart?
Here is a site that talks about fakes.


http://www.purplehearts.net/id8.html
Reply:Where are you buying a Purple Heart from?


Why are you looking to buy one?





I have one that I received from a 3 star general during desert Storm. It looks pretty much the same as my grandfathers from WWII. So, I'm not sure what to tell you.
Reply:One caveat. In April of 1945 the War Department placed an order for a massive supply of Purple Heart Medals in anticipation of Operation Olympic, the land invasion of Japan. They were not needed because the atom bombs helped bring the Pacific War to a close. But, there were so many that we are still using up that supply to decorate our current wounded.
Reply:is it purple?
Reply:it should have a commendation with it but if it does not take it to the local v.a. and they should be able to tell you if it is real.