Update 09/10/23 Heading Out for The MAX Show in York, PA!!!
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ARTIFACT:
Beautiful 1930's United States Department of Commerce 10 years of service lapel badge in high art deco design by Metal Arts Co. The center shows the emblem of the US Commerce Department, an eagle with a 'halo' of stars and clutching arrows and oak leaves in its talons while perched atop a shield that shows a ship in the center in nice raised detail. The outer edge reads: "DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 10 YEARS" in embossed lettering.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1930's
SIZE:
Approximately 9/16" in diameter
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass
ATTACHMENT:
Single post with screwback
MARKINGS:
"METAL ARTS CO. ROCH. N.Y."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a collection of finance related artifacts which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX16 LFJX10/16
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The pin shows minor to moderate wear, much of the gilt details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.