SUBJECT:
This is a World War II US Coast Guard Officer's lot of badges by Blackinton and dog tags. The dog tags are named to Howard R. Glenn.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII.
SIZE:
Large badge: About 2-5/8" in width by 2-3/8" in height; small badge: about 1-3/8" in width by 1-1/4" in height; dog tags, each: about 1-1/2" in width by 1-1/4" in height; cross: about 11/16" in width by 1-1/8" in height.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Large badge: 10K gold on sterling with sterling anchor & shield; small badge: gold-plated sterling with sterling anchor & shield; 1945 dog tags: steel; dog tag & cross: nickel/Monel tag & gold plated brass cross attached with copper wire.
ATTACHMENT:
Large badge: single screw post and single stabilizing pin; small badge: single screw post to attach anchor/shield to eagle, and horizontal pin with a drop-in locking catch; 1945 dog tags, each: two holes for chain/string; dog tag & cross: cross attached with copper wire.
MARKINGS:
Large badge: 1/20 10K ON STERLING; small badge: 0-20 GF BY BLACKINTON; dog tags & cross: None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. REJL00 LBDJX
CONDITION:
6+ (Fine-Very Fine): Overall each piece shows minor wear and corrosion.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
