Original U.S. WWII Cased Numbered Silver Star Set By Bailey, Banks & Biddle in 1932 - #19216 nChannel It is edged which indicates

It is edged which indicates that this is a later production kepi

The hooks that hold the flaps up appear to be modern replacements

and former and present frontiers

There is a very nice Black V-shaped soutache

Original U.S. WWII Cased Numbered Silver Star Set By Bailey, Banks & Biddle in 1932 - #19216 nChannel It is edged which indicatesOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. The Silver Star Medal (SSM) is the United States Armed Forces' third highest military decoration for valor in combat. The Silver Star Medal is awarded primarily to members of the United States Armed Forces for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States. This Silver Star is numbered as 19216 and falls under the August 29, 1932 contract for Bailey, Banks & Biddle who produced the numbers 1 50000.