Rare 1920s US Shipping Board (USSB) Officer Bullion Hat Badge

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  • Rare 1920s US Shipping Board (USSB) Officer Bullion Hat Badge
  • Rare 1920s US Shipping Board (USSB) Officer Bullion Hat Badge
  • Rare 1920s US Shipping Board (USSB) Officer Bullion Hat Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

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.

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