Circa 1930s-1940s Matson Steamship Lines Collar Insignia

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  • Circa 1930s-1940s Matson Steamship Lines Collar Insignia
  • Circa 1930s-1940s Matson Steamship Lines Collar Insignia
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a pair of circa 1930s-1940s Matson Steamship Lines collar insignia. Established in 1926 upon the purchase of Oceanic Steamship Company, Matson ran routes all over the Pacific. Each insignia is a red flag bearing the letter M at center.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1930s-1940s.

SIZE:

About 1-1/8" in height and 1-1/2" in width (each).

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Wool embroidered in bullion threads and red and white silk/cotton threads with mesh backing.

ATTACHMENT:

None.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an ocean liner collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VB/EX97 LIEX7/10

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The insignia show moderate wear and tarnish on the bullion.

GUARANTEE:

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

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