Rare Sterling WWI-1920's USN CPO Hat Badge Maker Marked A.E. Co.

ARTIFACT: Rare sterling WWI � 1920's United States Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) hat badge by A.E. Co. The hat badge is an anchor and rope with the letter"USN" in the center. The reverse shows a maker's mark that read"STERLING A-E CO."

VINTAGE: Circa WWI-1920's

SIZE: Approximately 2" x 1- 5/8

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt Sterling

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with "C" type catch

MARKINGS: "STERLING A-E CO.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEX15 LAIEX01/17

CONDITION: 6- (Fine): This hat badge shows moderate wear and tarnishing, though much of the gilt remains intact. The pin is slightly bent, but very functional. It is in fine condition

GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.