Description
ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Merchant Marine Officer Collar Insignia in Gilt Silver by A.E. Company of Utica, New York. The insignia shows an anchor bearing a shield with a compass rose as the backdrop.
VINTAGE: World War II.
SIZE: Approximately 15/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Sterling silver and gold-plated sterling silver.
ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with come-under locking catch.
MARKINGS: STERLING. A.E. Co. Utica N.Y.
ITEM NOTES: This is from a WWII United States Merchant Marine collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KBEM23 LGEX12/21/23 SGEX12/09/24
CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The insignia has some light wear and areas of tarnish.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.