US Militaria Artifacts By Branch Of Service

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce circa 1943 submarine tie bar from the Electric Boat Company (Elco) in plated steel. Begun in 1892, Elco manufactured several types of boats, including yachts, power boats and boats for the United States Coast Guard and Navy...

ARTIFACT: Rare, circa 1943 United States Navy PT Boat badge in sterling. The intricately detailed badge is in the shape of a PT boat leaving a wake as it cruises across the water and displays the letters: "PT" on the bow. The badge is a Herreshoff boat...

ARTIFACT: This is a 10 karat gold lapel pin from the United States Navy Master Machinist Academy. The pin shows an eagle with spread wings atop a bar reading MMA USN. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: 11/16" height and 7/8" width. MATERIALS /...

ARTIFACT: Scarce WWII United States Navy "Officer's" PT Boat badge (unofficial) in gilt nickel (or possibly unmarked silver) by the ELCO Company. The badge is in the shape of a PT Boat and reads: "PT" on the bow. The reverse reads: "ELCO", "DESIGN...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s "leadingman" worker identification badge for the Boston Naval Shipyard. One of the oldest naval shipyards, the Boston yard was in commission from 1801 until 197The badge is numbered X38 16 on an affixed oval plate...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful WWII United States Navy Master Machinist Academy lapel pin in 10 karat gold. The detail on the eagle is very well done. VINTAGE: Circa WWII. SIZE: 11/16 height and 7/8" width. MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 10 karat...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 US Naval Academy enameled lapel pin. VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: About 3/4 in width by 3/4" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold-plated brass with blue enameled detail. ATTACHMENT: Diagonal pin with a tongue-style...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1911 United States Naval Academy at Annapolis "Lucky Bag" yearbook badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1911. SIZE: About 2-1/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Unknown. ATTACHMENT: 3 pins. MARKINGS: None. ITEM NOTES: This is from a...

ARTIFACT: This is a US Naval Academy Class of 1922 Presentation Plaque for Lieutenant William Cyprian Cross. VINTAGE: Circa 1922. SIZE: About 3-1/2 in width by 2-3/8" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Hole at each corner for...

ARTIFACT: Stunning circa 1900 United States Naval Academy 14K gold (tested) enameled lapel pin. The round pin features a raised, 2-Dimensional gold anchor set against a navy blue enamel and gold striped background, around it reads: "UNITED STATES NAVAL...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War I United States Naval Aviation Association NAA Member lapel pin. The pin is a small winged shield with two crossed anchors and a propeller, and a red, white and blue enameled cockade aircraft marking at center. The original...

ARTIFACT: This beautifully engraved Type II Purple Heart commemorates the heroic Supreme Sacrifice given by US Navy Stewards Mate 2nd Class Clarence W. Oakes while serving on board the USS Pensacola on 17 February 1945 during the Iwo Jima Recon Mission...