Great, Salty Late or Just-Post WWII USN CPO Hat Badge by Vanguard, NY

Great, salty late or just-post WWII United States Navy CPO hat badge by Vanguard, New York. This example is nice looking with a perfectly arched "USN" with gilt and silver-plated brass details, letters may be solid silver.

Circa late or just-post WWII

Approximately 1-3/4" x 1-1/8"

Gilt brass, silver-plated brass, silver (?)

Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch.

"VANGUARD NY"

This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MEX16  LFJX5/16

6+ (Fine&emdash;Very Fine): The hat badge shows moderate to heavy wear, some of the gilt and silver plating details remain intact, great been there look!

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