Description
This is an early World War II enameled badge for the United States Navy Seabees, or members of the United States Navy Construction Battalions. The body of the badge is an enameled United States flag with a Seabee in relief at its center. The badge is by Metal Arts of Rochester, New York.
VINTAGE:Circa early World War II.
SIZE:About 1" in width by 1-1/4" in height.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass with enamel details.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with a "come-under" locking clasp.
MARKINGS:METAL ARTS CO. ROCH. N.Y.
ITEM NOTES:The badge you receive will either be the one pictured or one in similar condition. This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJL95 LABEX S(1)ABEX11/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge has some light wear and minor abrasions.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.