Rare Set WWII Manhattan District AKA Manhattan Project Oak Ridge TN US Engineer Corps Guard Badges

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Description

Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Rare Set of Hat and Jacket Badges for a Guard at the WWII Manhattan District (AKA Manhattan Project) in Oak Ridge Tennessee US Engineer Corps. Both Badges are #'d 1124.

The Manhattan Project was a research and development undertaking during World War II that produced the first nuclear weapons. It was led by the United States with the support of the United Kingdom and Canada. From 1942 to 1946, the project was under the direction of Major General Leslie Groves of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

VINTAGE:

Circa WWII.

SIZE:

Approximately Guard Badge:2-1/16" in height x 2-5/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering.

ATTACHMENT:

Jacket Badge: Vertical pin with tongue-style 'C' catch. Hat Badge: Single screw post with disc backing.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an Atom Bomb collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRVHJJX TRBJJX17 LHGEX05/31/20 SHGEX11/21/22

CONDITION:

7 (Fine - Very Fine): The badge shows moderate wear, guard badge shows left side bottom is slightly bended and hat badge shows oxidation on reverse, overall fine condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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