Original U.S. WWII Framed Medal of Freedom of George Tweed - Inspiration for “No Man is an Island” - 17 x 21” 21st Century but nothing out of the

but nothing out of the ordinary for a musket left to sit for well over 100 years

The bottom of the crossguard shows the correct crossed cannons marking

which would definitely indicate it is for a sizeable gun

The oak plaque measures approximately 9 ½” X 10 ⅞” and compliments the piece very well

The liner band is what looks to be pressed paper or fiber

Original U.S. WWII Framed Medal of Freedom of George Tweed - Inspiration for “No Man is an Island” - 17 x 21” 21st Century but nothing out of theOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is the outstanding framed medal and photo set of George R. Tweed, a decorated radioman in the United States Navy who served during World War II. He is most famous for evading Japanese capture for two years and seven months after the surrender of the U. S garrison on Guam in 1941. His story was later told in a movie, No Man is an Island. The frame measures roughly 17 x 21 and contains his medal and ribbon under a