Large WWII US Department of Commerce Maritime Administration Guard Badge

WWII United States Department of Commerce Maritime Administration Guard Badge. The large shield shaped badge reads: "DEPT. OF COMMERCE" with the letters: "U" and "S" on either side. The center of the badge features a painted merchant marine emblem, US Shield with an anchor in the middle and eagle perched on top. Surrounding it reads: "MARITIME ADMINISTRATION GUARD" in stamped lettering. The base of the badge shows the number: "12". The reverse of the badge shows a period replacement of the pin with clip for ease of wear.

Circa WWII

Approximately 3" x 2 "

Nickel plated nickel, paint

Period replacement of pin with clip for ease of wear.

"GREEN DUCK CO. CHICAGO" and maker marks on reverse (see photo)

This is from a federal police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-RHS-25-15 LHEJX6/15 RET7/16

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, some of the painted details remain intact, period replacement of pin with clip.

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