A Second War American Silver Star In Case Of Issue; Numbered Buy Now which was torpedoed and overwhelmed

which was torpedoed and overwhelmed by gunfire

circa 1920’s

maker stamped "S M CHAPELIÈRE PARISIENNE PARIS" and size stamped "57" in white ink on the left side

"What are you going to do to evade the Japanese

A Second War American Silver Star In Case Of Issue; Numbered Buy Now which was torpedoed and overwhelmedBronze gilt with a silver star affixed to the centre on the obverse, number stamped "113101" on the edge, un named, 34 mm x 36 mm, original ribbon with brooch pinback, contact marks on the reverse, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked "SILVER STAR MEDAL" on the lid, soiled raised medal tab on the interior, scuffed exterior, case very fine.