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ARTIFACT:
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.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 1" x 1"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass
ATTACHMENT:
Single post with screwback.
MARKINGS:
None.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a USCG SPARS collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAM15 LCEX12/15 SCJX3/16
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The pin shows moderate surface wear, much of the plating details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
