Rare WWII Manhattan Project Silver Level Lapel Pin in Sterling by Whitehead & Hoag

This is a silver level lapel pin for wartime service by Whitehead & Hoag for wartime service in the Manhattan Project. "Manhattan Project" was the codename for the combined effort of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, along with Britain and Canada, to produce the first atomic bomb. The pin reads A BOMB at center.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 11/16" in diameter.

Sterling silver.

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

WHITEHEAD-HOAG STERLING.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX12 LAGEX9/12 SAEFX4/14

7 (Very Fine): The pin shows some light wear and small spots of minor oxidation; pin-back is slightly kinked but fully functional.

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