WWII Commodore / Rear Admiral Rank Insignia Star

A beautiful WWII US Navy Commodore Star. The rank of commodore was reinstated for wartime use in April 1943 and has since changed to Rear Admiral Lower Half / US Marine Corp Brigadier General. Star rank insignia made out of sterling by Hilborn & Hamburger.

Circa World War II

Approximately 1 1/16" x 1 1/16"

Sterling silver, possibly rhodium plated

Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch.

STERLING with Hilborn & Hamburger logo, a spread eagle containing the letters H & H

This is from a small group of navy rank insignia which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX14 LAAEX9/14 SHEX4/17

9+ (Near Mint-): Extremely minor nicks/wear over the past 70 years.

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