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This is an early World War II United States Merchant Marine officer badge in sterling silver by A.E. Company. The badge shows a crest bearing an anchor at its center surrounded by the four points of the compass.
VINTAGE:Circa early World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 15/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver, brass pin.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:STERLING and A.E. CO. UTICA N.Y.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Merchant Marine collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX11 LDJX5/11 SDJX2/16
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has some moderate wear and tarnish with areas of slight oxidation.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.