WWII USN Naval Training School (Pre-Radio) Instructor Badge for Theodore Herzl School, Chicago

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II instructor badge for the Naval Training School (Pre-Radio) at the Theodore Herzl School in Chicago, Illinois. From April 1944 to December 1945, the former elementary and then junior college rose to the wartime effort by becoming a naval training school. The badge is by Parisian Novelty Company and belonged to William E. Tily, a math instructor.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-11/16" in height and 2-3/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Celluloid, tin.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal safety pin.

MARKINGS:

PARISIAN NOVELTY CO. CHICAGO.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Navy collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay12/14/25 VAJX12 LFJX9/12

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light wear.

GUARANTEE:

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