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ARTIFACT:
Rare WWII United States Navy 580th Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (Seabees) chained badge. The gilt sterling badge reads "SEABEES" against a background of red enamel and below it depicts a bumblebee and a round yellow circle-burst that reads: "DONE", surrounding it reads: "C. B. M. U. #580 CAN DO". The main badge is chained to a small anchor that reads: "USN" in nicely detailed lettering.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately Badge: 7/8" x 11/16"; Chain: 1-5/8"; Charm: 7/16" x 5/16"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt sterling, enamel
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch
MARKINGS:
"W A CO. STERLING" on reverse of badge; "STERLING" on reverse of anchor
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBDX16 LAGEX10/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate surface wear, much of the enamel and gilt plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
