WWII Manhattan Project Silver Level Lapel Pin for Wartime Service by Whitehead & Hoag

This is a silver level lapel pin by Whitehead & Hoag for wartime service in the Manhattan Project. "Manhattan Project" was the codename for the combined effort of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, along with Britain and Canada, to produce the first atomic bomb. The pin reads A BOMB at center.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 11/16" in diameter.

Sterling silver.

Vertical pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

WHITEHEAD-HOAG STERLING.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX12 L/SAGEX5/12

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows some light to medium wear and tarnish.

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