Description
WWII United States Coast Guard Port of New York photo identification issued to a United States Customs Clerk. The card shows a black and white photograph and reads: "IDENTIFICATION ONLY NOT A PASS ISSUED BY CAPTAIN OF PORT NEW YORK IS", "MANUEL CABRAL JR.", "CLERK BUREAU OF CUSTOMS TREASURY DEPT CUSTOM HOUSE N.Y.", (signature) Stanley (?) REAR ADMIRAL", "VALIDATED UNITED STATES COAST GUARD", "AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY". The reverse features Cabral's fingerprint and shows the date of issue: "6-28-44". This identification card came along with the US Customs uniform buttons and a beautiful US Customs Hat Badge, see links below.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 2-3/8" x 3-1/2"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Laminate, photo, cardstock, ink
ATTACHMENT:None.
MARKINGS:"031", "DUP 40872"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a police and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEX15 LAFEX1/16 SAFEX3/16
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The photo identification shows minor to moderate age wear, and slight warp/depression in plastic, the photo is nice and clear, the card shows no separation, bends, or cracks.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.