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ARTIFACT:
This is a circa 1950 restricted areas pass badge for the United States Naval Air Station Alameda Overhaul and Repair (O&R) Department. NAS Alameda was instituted on November 1, 1940 and their Assembly and Repair (A&R) Department was redesignated the O&R Department in the summer of 1948. The badge has a large, bold "R" at its center and is numbered 3 (III).
VINTAGE:
Circa 1950 (early Korean War).
SIZE:
Approximately 2-1/16" in width and 2-11/16" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Clear celluloid, paper.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch, clear saddle.
MARKINGS:
Patent number on pin.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Naval Air Station collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBJX13 LEEX9/13
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some scattered areas of moderate scuffing/wear and minor yellowing.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
