Sterling WWII Maritime Commission Merit Award Lapel Pin

This is a sterling World War II Maritime Commission Award lapel pin. The red, white, and blue enamel detailed pin reads: "AWARD OF MERIT" along the top with a raised eagle embellishment in the center that reads: "SHIPS FOR VICTORY" and the very base reads: "MARITIME COMMISSION".

Circa WWII.

About 9/16" in width by 7/8" in height.

Sterling silver with enamel detail.

Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.

STERLING 925 A.E. CO. UTICA. N.Y. DES.PAT. 131446 .

This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDL93 LCDX07/07 SLFEX07/12/21

8+ (Excellent): The lapel pin shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the enamel details remain intact.

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