Original U.S. WWI US Navy Victory Medal Lot - SUBCHASER and ESCORT German Machine Guns The stock is still partly

The stock is still partly proud over the lock plate

which reads KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU SAKU

and air assaults have largely been the preferred method of insertion for recent conflicts

The 3 initials are also stamped on the reverse side below the eagle

this example still has almost all of the original silvering present

Original U.S. WWI US Navy Victory Medal Lot - SUBCHASER and ESCORT German Machine Guns The stock is still partlyOriginal Item: Only Pair Available. This is a lovely US WWI Victory Medal lot which features Battle Clasps. The medals themselves are in good condition but do exhibit tarnishing. The ribbons are worn but that wear accentuates the authenticity of the awards. The Battle Clasps Featured Are: Escort: (20,381 issued) Personnel regularly attached to escort vessels on the North Atlantic Sub Chaser: (8,451 issued) For service on the high seas on such duty