Original U.S. WWII United States Merchant Marine Medal Lot - (2) Items U.S. Artwork & Posters [10] On 31 March 1945

[10] On 31 March 1945

though some of the rawhide stiffeners have damage

the revolver cycles well and is in double action only

It almost certainly has been re-blued at some point

The webbing is torn away on the lower back of the helmet

Original U.S. WWII United States Merchant Marine Medal Lot - (2) Items U.S. Artwork & Posters [10] On 31 March 1945Original Items: Only One Lot of 2 Available. This is a fantastic pair of US Merchant Marine medals. The tradition of awarding medals to America's military men and women dates to the American Revolution. On Aug. 7, 1782, Gen. George Washington established the first authorized US military decorationthe Badge of Military Merit, which eventually transformed into the Purple Heart medal we are familiar with today. The United States Merchant Marine is an