Original U.S. WWI US Navy Victory Medal Lot - SUBCHASER and ESCORT Bren LMG as was the tradition

as was the tradition

The L-1 was standardized in November 1944

The sailor had the spent casing engraved with the following:

with probably about 3 inches from the right side missing

Original U.S. WWI US Navy Victory Medal Lot - SUBCHASER and ESCORT Bren LMG as was the traditionOriginal 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