SUBJECT:
This is a World War I United States Navy sweetheart brooch fashioned from a Chief Petty Officer’s belt buckle during the World War I period. The brooch is oval and shows the letters USN set upon an anchor.
VINTAGE:
Circa World War I.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-7/8" in height and 1-7/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:
S. N. MEYER WASHINGTON D.C.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX99 LABJX8/11
CONDITION:
7 (Very Fine): The brooch has some small areas of wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:
As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.