Late 1940s-Korean War USN Retraining Command Lt. Cmdr Mare Island ID Badge

This is a late 1940s or early Korean War era photo identification badge for the United States Naval Retraining Command at Mare Island at Vallejo, California. This badge was worn by Lieutenant Commander J. M. Murphy, and has the authorized signature of US Marines Captain.

Circa late 1940s - early Korean War era.

Approximately 1-15/16" in height and 3-5/16" in width.

Celluloid, paper, photograph, nickel-plated brass.

Vertical pin on bar with drop-in locking swivel catch.

0-86301; PAT. NO. on bar.

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6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows some curvature from moderate wear and minor yellowing; pin is a bit bent but still functions.

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