WWII US Coast Guard SPARS (Women Reserves) Officers & Enlisted Personnel Collar Insignia

WWII United States Coast Guard SPARS (women reserves) collar insignia worn by officers and enlisted personnel. The insignia is in the shape of a disc with crossed anchors behind and the center features a US Shield in nice relief detail and surrounding it reads: "SEMPER PARATUS" the outer ring reads: "UNITED STATES COAST GUARD 1790" in embossed lettering. SPARS is a play on the Coast Guard motto: Semper Paratus - Always Ready - Enlistment began during WWII, the women's enlistment allowed men to leave positions stateside to fight overseas.

Circa WWII

Approximately 1" x 1"

Gilt brass

Single post with screwback.

None.

This is from a USCG SPARS collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAM15 LCEX12/15 SCJX3/16

7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows moderate surface wear, much of the plating details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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