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

and it is a bit lighter on one side than the other

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

read as SEKI JU ISHIHARA KANENAO SAKU

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