Description
Beautiful 1930's United States Coast Guard Officer hat badge in bullion on hat band. The badge features an eagle, wings spread and clutching an anchor in its talons bearing a US Shield on its chest.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's
SIZE:Approximately Badge: 3" x 2-3/8"; Band: 11-1/2" x 1-5/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bullion embroidered wool felt, aluminum, tinsel, wire, silvered brass, and elastic band
ATTACHMENT:Elastic head band
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USCG collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEV16 LAFEX6/16 SAFEX6/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The hat badge shows minor to moderate wear, small area of verdigris, nearly all of the tinsel, bullion, and wire embroidered details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.