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This is a scarce style of United States Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees) badge from World War II. The badge is in gilt and enameled sterling silver. At the badge's center is a busy sterling bee, raised up in relief from the field of blue enamel.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt sterling silver, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with C catch.
MARKINGS:GREENDUCK CO. CHICAGO (partly worn away), STERLING, union marks.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX12 LHEX11/12 SGIX5/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge has some light wear (more wear on reverse) and tarnish only.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.