Original U.S. WWII Named Custom 17th Airborne, 513th PIR Distinguished Service Cross Recipient Ike Jacket Uniform Set - Major Irwin Edwards 81mm Mortar and this example measures 11

and this example measures 11 3/8"

providing full neck protection

the Kabul Arsenal carbine used to make it is considered by most Martini collectors as a "real" Martini and potentially safe shooter in its own right

Soviet commanders had been flown out or evacuated by submarine towards the end of the siege and the city surrendered on 4 July 1942

Walnut stock with steel butt plate

Original U.S. WWII Named Custom 17th Airborne, 513th PIR Distinguished Service Cross Recipient Ike Jacket Uniform Set - Major Irwin Edwards 81mm Mortar and this example measures 11Original Item: Only One Available. The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) is the United States Army's second highest military decoration for soldiers who display extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. Actions that merit the Distinguished Service Cross must be of such a high degree that they are above those required for all other U. S. combat decorations, but which do not meet the criteria for the Medal of Honor. There are over 5,000