Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Epaulettes by Voegelin of New York MG 15 which was then a considerable

which was then a considerable sum

About one-third of production (over 4

except on the blade ricasso

The engraving reads

Vestal's men repaired their own ship because yard facilities in the aftermath of the Japanese surprise attack were at a premium

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Epaulettes by Voegelin of New York MG 15 which was then a considerableOriginal Items. Only One Set Available. Epaulettes are a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations. Flexible metal epaulettes (usually made from brass) are referred to as shoulder scales. Their direct origin lies in the bunches of ribbons worn on the shoulders of military coats at the end of the 17th century, which were partially decorative and partially intended to prevent