Description
Rare, early WWII American Red Cross Great Britain lapel pin or overseas cap badge. The round, red and white enameled badge shows a red cross in the center of a white disc surrounded by a red ring that reads: "AMERICAN RED CROSS GREAT BRITAIN" and the reverse shows a nice maker's mark that reads: "THOMAS FATTGRINI LTD. REGENT ST. BIRMINGHAM".
VINTAGE:Circa early WWII
SIZE:Approximately 3/4" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled, plated brass
ATTACHMENT:Brass, horizontal British kick pin
MARKINGS:"THOMAS FATTGRINI LTD. REGENT ST. BIRMINGHAM"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Red Cross collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX11 LAAEX1/16
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the enamel and plating details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.