Description
This is a wonderful late 1930s United States Marine Corps enlisted man dress EGA set by Meyer on its original velvet card. The set includes an overseas cap badge (topmost on card), a cap badge, and two collar insignia. All eagle, globe and anchors are hallmarked on reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa late 1930s.
SIZE:Cap badge Approximately: 1-5/8" in height and 1-3/4" in width; overseas cap badge: 1-5/16" in height and 1-1/8" in width; collar insignia: 1-5/16" in height and 1-1/8" in width (each). Board is about 6-7/8" by 4-1/4".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt brass; velvet-wrapped board.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing (on each badge); silk hanging loop on board.
MARKINGS:MEYER shield (on each).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX13 LBGEX3/13 SBFJX03/21/24
CONDITION:8 (Excellent): The EGAs show only very light wear; one small spot of light wear to velvet.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.