WWII Era Grace Lines Officer Cap Badge as Worn by Wally Johnson, Radio Officer
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WWII Era Grace Lines Officer Cap Badge as Worn by Wally Johnson, Radio Officer

Code: z99ol90000gr


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

Product Description

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE IN THE OFFICE Through TUESDAY 09/16,

AFTER That Date, We Will Be OUT OF THE OFFICE from WEDNESDAY 09/17 until TUESDAY OCTOBER 7th!!

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We look forward to serving your collecting needs, Ron & Kanae

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II era officer cap badge in bullion and enamel worn by Wally Johnson, a radio officer for the Grace Lines. Grace was originally begun by two Irish brothers as a shipping company in the nineteenth century and evolved into a luxury cruise line over time. Pictured above are Johnson and his ship, the USS President Garfield. The badge shows an enameled red and white flag wreathed in gold leaves.

VINTAGE: Circa World War II.

SIZE: Approximately 2-15/16" in height and 24-1/4" in length (total).

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool embroidered in bullion, plated brass with enamel, mesh backing, elasticized cotton band.

ATTACHMENT: Elastic band with two reinforced button holes; single screw post with disc backing.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an ocean liner collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VDEX11 L/SAAEX5/11

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The cap badge has some light wear and tarnish and the slightest of oxidation on the flag.

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

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