British WWII Vickers MMG Cork Plug Assembly Sten Gun each pair comes in its

each pair comes in its own unmarked cardboard issued box

Constructed of authentic grey/green "Felgrau" (field gray) wool with red cap band

Magnificent embossed brass crest bearing Medusa's head and flaming bomb topped with red horsehair brush denoting heavy cavalry

the 551 was never reconstituted

Caliber designation would have been on top flat of the barrel just ahead of the frame and marked "50 EX" for 50 Express

British WWII Vickers MMG Cork Plug Assembly Sten Gun each pair comes in itsNew Made Item: Every Vickers gun was supplied with a plug assembly to close the steam escape tube when the gun is not firing. The assembly consists of a brass spindle with ring handle, a chain and hooks to attach the assembly to the water jacket stud, a cork plug, and a brass collar to retain the cork on the spindle. Many Vickers parts kits and dummy guns are missing this assembly.