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This is a rare enameled badge for the United States Navy 14th Special NCB (Naval Construction Battalion). Members of construction battalions (CBs) were nicknamed "Seabees". The badge is in unmarked sterling.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Sterling silver (unmarked), enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking catch.
MARKINGS:Unmarked.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCEX95 LADEX6/12 STRVABEX01/19
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The badge shows small, scattered spots of light wear, abrasions and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.