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Rare Blackinton-made WWII United States Navy Officer Overseas cap badge. The USN hat badge depicts a spread winged eagle standing atop a US Shield with two crossed anchors behind. The gold filled, sterling badge reads: "1/20 - 10K G.F. BY BLACKINTON" on the reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/16" x 1-3/16"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling, 10K gold fill
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:"1/20 - 10K G.F. BY BLACKINTON"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX15 LHEX12/15 SGEX3/17
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The cap badge shows moderate wear, much of the plating details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.