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This is a rare World War I submarine "Welcome Home" celluloid badge by Whitehead & Hoag. The badge pictures a sub coming into its home port of New London, Connecticut.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 1-3/4" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid-wrapped tin, paper backing.
ATTACHMENT:Straight pin.
MARKINGS:WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. BUTTONS, BADGES, NOVELTIES AND SIGNS NEWARK, N.J. with union mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJL95 LAAEX7/11
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has slight wear and fading with light tarnish around the reverse edge.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.