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

Code: usni00007scp


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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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 letters: "USN" in the center. The reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "STERLING A-E CO."

VINTAGE: Circa WWI - 1920's

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/4" x 1-3/16"

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. MAJX16 LBCEX11/16 SBCEX9/18

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The hat badge shows minor to moderate wear and tarnishing, much of the gilt details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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