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This is a great World War I worker badge for the International Arms & Fuze Co. (Shell Division). The badge is numbered 49860 and is in the shape of an artillery shell. Located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, the company was founded in 191Live ammunition was transported to Europe for use in World War I.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-3/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:49860 on front.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWI homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX13 LAFEX9/14 SAFEX9/14
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge has light to medium wear and minor abrasions.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.