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

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.

Circa World War II.

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

Wool embroidered in bullion, plated brass with enamel, mesh backing, elasticized cotton band.

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

None.

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

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

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