1930s Boston Navy Yard Worker Identification Badge

This is a 1930s worker identification badge for the Boston Naval Shipyard. One of the oldest naval shipyards, the Boston yard was in commission from 1801 until 197The badge is numbered X81 81155 and reads BADGE MUST BE WORN ALL THE WORKING HOURS, MUST BE REPLACED IF LOST, MUST BE TURNED IN WHEN DISCHARGED on the reverse.

Circa 1930s.

Approximately 1-7/16" in diameter.

Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.

Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

None.

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX12 LFJX8/12 SFJX2/17

8 (Very Fi): The badge has only very light wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.