Description
This is a rare circa 1920s United States Shipping Board (USSB) officer hat badge on an elasticized band. The Shipping Board, or War Shipping Board, was a regulatory agency in effect from January 1917 until March 193The badge is embroidered in gold bullion and silk thread and shows a large golden eagle above a red, white and blue shield.
VINTAGE:Circa 1920s.
SIZE:Approximately 3-5/16" in height and 22-3/4" in total length.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool felt embroidered in silk/bullion thread, elasticized cotton/nylon band.
ATTACHMENT:Elasticized band.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Shipping Board collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX14 LCDEX9/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge/band have only light wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.