Description
This is a World War II United States Navy Department photo identification badge numbered 5895The badge has two grommets for wear around the neck via a cord (not included). The reverse of the badge reads IF FOUND, RETURN TO PROVOST MARSHAL, NAVY BUILDING, WASHINGTON D.C. among other information.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-15/16" in height and 1-15/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid, paper insert, photograph, plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Two grommets for hanging (cord not included).
MARKINGS:WHITEHEAD & CO. LOS ANGELES.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX97 LDEX3/11 SCEX9/11
CONDITION:7- (Very Fine-): The badge shows some overall fading and the celluloid is buckling.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.