Beautiful WWI USN CPO (Chief Petty Officer) Hat Badge w/ Large Rope Ring Excellent Condition

This is a beautiful circa World War I United States Navy CPO (Chief Petty Officer) hat badge in excellent condition. This badge has an unusually high placement for the "USN" and a rather large rope ring.

Circa World War I.

Approximately 1-11/16" in height and 1-1/16" in width.

Gilt and plated brass.

Vertical pin with tongue-style C catch.

None.

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VBEX13 LAAEX1/13 SAAEX9/15

7 (Very Fine): The badge has some small spots of moderate wear to the lettering.

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