Description
This is a PT Boat "E" for Excellence in Production Pin for employees of Harbor Boat Company of Terminal Island California in gilt sterling. The pin reads HARBOR BOAT BUILDING CO. TERMINAL ISLAND, CALIF. FOR PRODUCTION. The pin shows a PT Boat Patrol Torpedo Boat and the Army-Navy E flag flying at center with the wreathed E.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:7/8" in height x 3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt sterling with red, white and blue enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical pin with drop-in locking catch.
MARKINGS:B.B. CO. ROCH. N.Y. STERLING and three union marks. Bastien Brothers
ITEM NOTES:This is from a homefront war workers collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VGEX09 LBFEX4/10 SLCIEX07/14/21
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Pin shows some light abrasions and slight tarnishing.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.