Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is an extremely rare circa 1930 United States Marine Corps "China Marine" enlisted man left collar (or overseas cap) EGA. The eagle, globe and anchor is in Meyer Metal, a proprietary metallic mix of that company that is very resistant to tarnishing.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930.
SIZE:Approximately 1" in height and 15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing, stabilization post.
MARKINGS:MEYER METAL and MEYER NEW YORK shield maker mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX13 LBDEX3/13 SBJJX3/13
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The EGA shows only some very light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.