Rare WWII USN 580th Construction BN Mobile Unit (Seabees) Chained Badge
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Rare WWII USN 580th Construction BN Mobile Unit (Seabees) Chained Badge

Code: usnp20009cbb
$175.00


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ARTIFACT: Rare WWII United States Navy 580th Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (Seabees) chained badge. The gilt sterling badge reads "SEABEES" against a background of red enamel and below it depicts a bumblebee and a round yellow circle-burst that reads: "DONE", surrounding it reads: "C. B. M. U. #580 CAN DO". The main badge is chained to a small anchor that reads: "USN" in nicely detailed lettering.

VINTAGE: Circa WWII

SIZE: Approximately Badge: 7/8" x 11/16"; Chain: 1-5/8"; Charm: 7/16" x 5/16"

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Gilt sterling, enamel

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with drop in locking swivel catch

MARKINGS: "W A CO. STERLING" on reverse of badge; "STERLING" on reverse of anchor

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBDX16 LAGEX10/16

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate surface wear, much of the enamel and gilt plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.

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