WWII US Maritime Commission Police Badge from Calship, Terminal Island, Los Angeles, Calif.

This is a World War II United States Maritime Commission police badge from Calship (California Shipbuilding Corporation), Terminal Island, Los Angeles, California. Calship began producing ships in 1941 and helped bump ship buidling to runner-up as greater Los Angeles' largest manufacturing interest. The badge is by L.A. Stamp & Stationery Company and is numbered 309.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 3-1/8" in height and 2-1/16" in width.

Nickel-plated brass with painted areas.

Vertical kick pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

L.A. STAMP & STATY. CO.

This is from a police badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. TRBJX11 LBDEX9/11 SBJJX2/13

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The badge shows several small spots of medium wear and rust.

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