Description
Circa 1923 Scabbard & Blade Society Member Badge named to Hubert Smith Co. A, 2nd Regiment. The pin is an eagle with two crossed sabers and the letters V λ (lambda) on his breast and is made of 14K gold and pearls. Scabbard and Blade is a college military society founded in 1904 at the University of Wisconsin, and membership is also open to all students entering the United States Armed Forces (ROTC/JRROTC).
VINTAGE:Circa 1923.
SIZE:Approximately 1/2" in height and 5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:14 karat gold (tested), enamel, pearls.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:Hubert C. Smith 1923 Co. A. 2nd Regt." engraved upon reverse.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a military school collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJR13 LX11/13 SLBGEX12/16/16 SBGEX12/05/22
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin shows very light wear only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.