Don Pardee Moon (1894 - 1944) - an honour sword awarded by the navy for outstanding achievements, 1916, Narrow, single-edged blade, with fullers on both sides and a short false edge, etched with navy motifs on both sides and the inscription "Midshipman Don Pardee Moon - Class of 1916 - / Class of 1871 - Prize for Excellence in practical and theoretical Ordnance and Gunnery". The gilt knuckle-bow hilt richly decorated in relief, with the banner "USN" on the guard plate, ray skin grip and double wire winding, golden sword knot (slightly da, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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