Ca. 1930s-WWII USS Texas BB-35 Pass Badge #8
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Ca. 1930s-WWII USS Texas BB-35 Pass Badge #8

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ARTIFACT: Circa 1930's Š WWII USS Texas BB-35 Pass Badge #8, as issued by the Brooklyn New York Bureau of Identification. The USS Texas developed a reputation as a jinxed or unlucky ship after several accidents early in her career, e.g. construction problems, grounding off the coast of Newport, RI, and flooding while at dock in NYC, consequently earning the nickname "Old Hoodoo". The stamped cardstock read"IDENTIFICATION BUREAU NAVY YARD BROOKLYN NEW YORK" and is stamped "U.S.S. Texas 8" in ink.

VINTAGE: Circa 1930's - WWII

SIZE: Approximately 2" round

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Stamped nickel, celluloid, stamped cardstock paper.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with drop in swivel locking catch.

MARKINGS: W & H Co. NEWARK, N.J. PAT APL'D FOR.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX05 LBCEX12/14 SBJJX12/14

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): The pass badge shows little wear, overall excellent condition.

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