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This is a Scarce 1930's United State Shipping Board (USSB) Officer Bullion Hat Badge. The Shipping Board, or War Shipping Board, was a regulatory agency in effect from January 1917 until March 193The badge is embroidered in gold bullion and silk thread and shows a large golden eagle above a red, white and blue shield.
VINTAGE:Circa 1930s.
SIZE:Approximately Badge: 3-1/16" x 3" Band: 27-3/4" x 1-5/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cotton embroidered in bullion and silk/cotton threads
ATTACHMENT:Elasticized band.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Shipping Board collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJM20 LBGEX03/16/20
CONDITION:9(Excellent+): The Hat badge shows no wear to near mint, Beautiful peace.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.