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This is a circa World War I War Service Ship Building foreman's badge. The center of the badge pictures one of the many merchant ships that the United States mass-produced during World War I. The badge is done in coppered brass and nickel and is numbered 30366 on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" in height and 1-5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Coppered brass and nickel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with tongue-style catch.
MARKINGS:30366
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Maritime Service collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX13 LHEX8/13 SGEX12/18
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge has some small areas of light to medium wear and a handsome tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.