July Military Auction
Lot 25125:
Description
A World War II era United States Navy or Marine Corps Naval Aviator insignia badge manufactured by Vanguard, New York. The gold-colored metal pin features the traditional design of outstretched feathered wings with a central US shield superimposed over a single fouled anchor. This specimen features an integrated small suspension loop or eyelet at the top of the anchor ring, commonly indicating use as a sweetheart pendant or suspension piece. The reverse is fitted with a horizontal pin-back fastener featuring a rotating safety lock clasp. The back of the central shield is clearly stamped with the maker mark Vanguard, N.Y. in raised lettering.
Width: Approximately 2.4 inches (61 mm). We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB346
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