Early 1960's West Virginia Dept. of Natural Resources Forestry Division Badge

Scarce, early 1960's West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division badge. The badge displays the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia and surrounding it reads: "STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA MONTANI SEMPER LIBERI" ("Mountaineers Are Always Free") and the badge reads: "WEST VIRGINIA FORESTRY DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES" in embossed lettering.

Circa early 1960's

Approximately 1-3/4" x 1-1/2"

Copper

Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch

None.

This is from a hunting and fishing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX14 LAFEX7/16

8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, light verdigris, overall excellent condition.

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