Description
This is a great "salty" circa early 1920s United States Marine Corps officer undress EGA cap badge in "The Beast" variation. This eagle, globe and anchor by Gemsco, although it has no maker mark. The continents on the globe are very raised and the rope makes a nice wide loop out around the anchor.
VINTAGE:Circa early 1920s.
SIZE:Approximately 1-9/16" in height and 1-11/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Blackened brass.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing (no stabilization post).
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX13 LIGEJ3/13 SLABJJX8/15 SAJJJX9/15
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The EGA shows areas of light to medium wear and tarnish; small nick to backing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.