Extremely RARE Life Saving Service Officer or CPO cap badge

This is an extremely rare US Life Saving Service officer cap badge with beautiful rope-work detail.

Circa 1900.

About 1-3/4" in width by 1" in height.

Nickel and gilt brass.

Vertical tongue-style "C" catch pin.

Makers mark and MEYER METAL.

This is from a large Coast Guard and related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEL05 L/SDEJX3/10

7+ (Very Fine+): Minor wear and tarnishing.

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