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Wiedero
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I have had this old WWII for 30 years in a drawer but can't identify the branch of service. Anyone have an idea?
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Looks similar to WWII merchant marine cap badge, but your missing details...maybe a souvenir item?
https://www.flyingtigerantiques.com/sterling-wwii-us-merchant-marine-officers-cap-badge-by-vanguard.html
Agree, it appears to be merchant marine. Could the anchor have fallen off? There is a hole in the shield. I don't think it is a souvenir as back is stamped "sterling". It as pin on hinge with clasp in back so was probably used on the uniform?
Can u post a picture of the back of the badge?
Very cool piece!
I just added a picture of the back
Oh OK..I'm on my phone, so didn't notice the hole. Now that I zoomed in, I can see it. The back should tell you age by the clasp style..
I did a bing image search and can’t find one exactly
Like yours. Still very nice .
@dav2no1 - I posted another pic that shows clasp better if that helps