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 MedalThe case of issue is un-named, un-numbered and un-attributedLength: 120mmWidth: 65mmHeight: 26mmWeight: 50gThe 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 cardboardProvenance: Ex Evans Kerrigan CollectionNote: 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 quotedImportant: 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 purposesExtremely rare and in exceptionally good condition, with only negligible signs of wearCondition: About EF