Description
Scarce WWII American Red Cross Officer hat badge, maker marked, by Balfour. The large, beautiful badge features an eagle with wings spread facing the viewer's left, his torso is a round enameled center of red, white, and blue that shows the Red cross emblem in the center and is surrounded by white, a blue enameled ring along the outer edge reads: "AMERICAN RED CROSS" and beneath is encircled by a wreath.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 2" x 2-1/2"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enameled bronze
ATTACHMENT:Single post with screwback.
MARKINGS:"BALFOUR"
ITEM NOTES:This is from an American Red Cross collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX95 LAHEX9/15 SAHEX07/17/25
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Hat badge shows minor wear, and much of the enameled details remain intact. Overall, it is in Excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.