Pair WWII US Maritime Services (USMS) Radio Officer Lt. J.G. Shoulder Boards of Wally Johnson

This is a pair of World War II United States Maritime Services Lieutenant Junior Grad shoulder boards worn by Wally Johnson, a radio officer aboard the U.S.S. President Garfield, which is pictured above (as well As Johnson himself). The boards are in gold bullion.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 5-3/16" in height and 2-1/4" in width (each).

Wool embroidered in bullion threads, embroidery tape, plated brass, silk backing, patent leather.

Strap affixed by snap (one each).

SCOVILL MFG. CO.

This is from a United States Maritime Services collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX11 LGEX5/11 SLFJX5/16

8 (Excellent-): The boards have only light wear and minor tarnish to the bullion.

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