Scarce WWII USN Officer's Gilt Unofficial PT Boat Badge by the ELCO Company

Scarce WWII United States Navy "Officer's" PT Boat badge (unofficial) in gilt nickel (or possibly unmarked silver) by the ELCO Company. The badge is in the shape of a PT Boat and reads: "PT" on the bow. The reverse reads: "ELCO", "DESIGN COPYRIGHTED © ELCO NAVAL DIVISION"

Circa 1943.

Approximately 2-7/16" in length x a hair over 1/2" in height.

Gold plated Silver or Nickel.

Horizontal pin with come under locking catch.

"ELCO" "DESIGN COPYRIGHTED © ELCO NAVAL DIVISION"

This is from a US Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBJX16 LBGEX10/16 SLCDEX12/21/21

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, small nick where the boat "took a shot across the bow", much of the plating details remain, overall excellent condition.

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