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ARTIFACT:
Nice WWII USN W. A. V. E. S. Overseas cap and badge. The cap shows a hat badge in the shape of a rope and anchor with propeller behind. The inside shows two tags and an ink printed name: "IVA S. GATLIN". The patch shows the insignia embroidered on twill and reads: "WAVES NATIONAL".
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately Cap: 11-3/8" x 3-1/2"; Badge: 1-1/8" x 1-1/8"; Patch: 2-1/2" in diameter
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wool felt, cotton/silk/polyester thread, twill, gauze, gilt sterling, satin
ATTACHMENT:
N/A
MARKINGS:
"MADE AND SOLD UNDER AUTHORITY OF U.S. NAVY W. A. V. E .S. 22", "W. A. V. E. S. NAME: IVA S. GATLIN MAM RATE (ILLEGIBLE) CONTRACT: 506 STORM", "IVA S. GATLIN", "STERLING"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a US Navy W.A.V.E.S. collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MBEX16 LAAEX5/16
CONDITION:
7+ (Very Fine+): The overseas cap shows moderate wear, two moth nips (see photo), the cap badge shows moderate wear, some of the plating details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
