Nice WWII USN Officer Full Size Hat Badge by Vanguard in Sterling & 14K Gold Fill

This is a nice World War II US Navy Officer's full-sized hat badge manufactured by Vanguard in sterling and 1/10 14K gold fill. There are three different marks on the reverse of this badge. "Sterling" can be found on the back of the eagle's left wing. "1/10 14K G.F." is found on the handle of the anchor on the right side, while "Vanguard-N.Y." is on the handle of the anchor on the left.

Circa WWII.

Appr: 2-1/4" x 2-3/8".

Sterling and 1/10 14K Gold Fill.

Screwback Pin.

"STERLING. VANGUARD-N.Y. 1/10 14K G.F."

This is from a US Navy Insignia collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX17 LHEX7/17 GEX05/19

7- (Very Fine-): Nice patina and light tarnish.

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