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This is a World War II cap badge for the Chinese Navy related to SACO (Sino-American Cooperative Organization), a joint effort by the Chinese Navy and American forces. The badge is oval and shows a white enameled sun over a bullion anchor.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:2-7/16" height and 1-3/4" width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Wool trimmed with cotton and embroidered in silk/cotton and bullion threads with enamel and brass details and muslin backing.
ATTACHMENT:Two bent clips.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX03 LDIEX7/10 SDIEX2/11
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): Badge has some slight pitting to enamel and the bullion is quite tarnished.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.