Near Mint ca 1943 USN CPO Chief Petty Officer Hat Badge by H & H in Wartime Shortages Plated White M

This is a Near Mint circa 1943 US Navy CPO Chief Petty Officer Hat Badge by H & H in Wartime Shortages Plated White Metal.

Circa 1943.

Approximately 1-3/4" in height x 1-1/8" in width.

Wartime Shortages Plated White Metal.

Vertical pin with come-under locking catch.

H & H Maker Mark around (or under) the catch.

This is from a United State Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX97 LAGEX12/14/22

9 (Excellent): Near Mint condition.

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