Rare 1920’s Early 1930’s USCG Officer Hat Badge by Vanguard-NYC in Sterling
Rare 1920’s – Early 1930’s USCG Officer Hat Badge by Vanguard-NYC in Sterling. ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920s or early 1930s United States Coast Guard Officer hat badge marked Vanguard NYC on reverse: this is the only one of its kind that I have seen. The badge is a large eagle perched upon a silver anchor bearing a silver shield. VINTAGE: Circa 1920s-early 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 2-1/2″ in height and 2-13/16″ in width. CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS: Gilt sterling silver. ATTACHMENT: Single screw post with disc backing, stabilization posts. MARKINGS: STERLING VANGUARD N. ITEM NOTES: This is from a United States Coast Guard officer hat badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CONDITION: 8+ (Excellent): The badge shows little wear. GUARANTEE: As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original. The item “Rare 1920’s Early 1930’s USCG Officer Hat Badge by Vanguard-NYC in Sterling” is in sale since Friday, August 19, 2016. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “flyingtigerantiques” and is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.