United States: Silver Star maroon / burgundy empty medal case of issue. Only awarded USN / USMC circa 1940-1942

This type of case of issue was only issued / used for United States Navy and United States Marine Corps awards of the Silver Star Medal

The case of issue is un-named, un-numbered and un-attributed

Length: 120mm

Width: 65mm

Height: 26mm

Weight: 50g

The inner case with silk panel on lid, with maroon colored felt / plush insert (fabric over thin balsa wood insert). The inside base of the case of grey cardboard

Provenance: Ex Evans Kerrigan Collection

Note: For overseas buyers, this item is bulky by size rather than weight, and perforce requires special packaging - the cost of which is reflected in the shipping quoted

Important: This sale item is for an empty medal case only - the Silver Star Medal and pins shown in the attached photograph is only as a prop for illustrative purposes

Extremely rare and in exceptionally good condition, with only negligible signs of wear

Condition: About EF

Code: 24826