Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a very rare World War I United States Navy officer hat badge for an "overseas" cap. The badge is in plated brass and shows a right-facing eagle atop a shield at the center of two crossed anchors.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/8" in height and 1-1/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated and gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with come-under locking swivel catch.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MGEL13 LAFEX8/13 SAEJX10/15
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The badge has little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.