Rare WWII US Navy Relief Society Badge for 1,000 Volunteer Hours

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II United States Navy Relief Society badge presented for completion of 1,000 volunteer hours. The Relief Society, first organized in 1904, is now known as the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). The badge is enameled in red and was made by Bastian Brothers.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 3/4" square.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt brass, enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS:

BASTIAN BROS. CO. ROCH. N.Y. and union marks.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCX13 LCIX9/13 SeVGJX01/10/26

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The badge has very little wear.

GUARANTEE:

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