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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful and scarce WWII United States Public Health Service Official overseas cap hat badge by Vanguard in New York. The 10K gold-fill on sterling badge features a standing eagle, wings spread and facing the viewer's left. The eagle stands perched upon a US Shield with 13 stars, behind which shows a crossed anchor and caduceus.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately: 1 3/16" x 1 ¼"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-fill on sterling, riveted two-piece construction
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
"1/20 -10K G. F. ON STERLING VANGUARD N.Y."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a federal law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX15 LAAEX6/15
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor to slightly moderate wear, nearly all the gold details remain fully intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
