Description
This is a cool World War II submarine worker badge from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on the Maine-New Hampshire state line. The badge shows a black and white photograph of the worker standing against a height chart and shows his number (11-4119) instead of his name.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 1-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass, clear celluloid, printed paper insert.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:WHITEHEAD & HOAG.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGX93 LHEX1/11 SGEX9/11
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some small spots of moderate oxidation and the celluloid is a bit warped.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.