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This is a beautiful World War II era United States Coast Guard sweetheart pin. The pin is two anchors crossed behind a faux jewel-encrusted life preserver that encircles a painted crest and the motto SEMPER PARATUS (always ready).
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated white metal with painted details, rhinestones.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Coast Guard collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAEX06 LDEX8/11 SDJX2/15
CONDITION:6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The pin shows some small spots of medium wear where some bits of paint and rhinestones are missing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.