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ARTIFACT:
Scarce Spanish-American War Spanish Navy Chief Petty Officer hat badge. The ornate gilt badge is oval with an anchor at its center, and is topped with an intricately embellished crown with red velvet behind. The center of the badge is slightly convex and the center oval is covered in velvet.
VINTAGE:
Circa Span-Am War
SIZE:
Approximately 2-3/8" in height and 1-5/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Multi-piece construction, gilt brass, velvet.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical T-style pin with C catch, bendable prongs.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Spanish militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX10 LX9/11 LABEX9/15 SABEX2/16
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows some small areas of moderate wear, especially on the velvet areas, where some of the material has come away completely.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
