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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.
