United States Merchant Marine Badge Auction weighs (with loop) 31

weighs (with loop) 31

Smeeton was recalled in 1940 for Second World War service

Another document dated 23

) British Army impressed in small block capitals

with large silver screw plate (45mm)

United States Merchant Marine Badge Auction weighs (with loop) 31United States Merchant Marine Badge Three piece construction, sterling silver with a gold coloured gilt, maker marked "A E CO UTICA NY" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, illustrating an anchor overlaying a vertically striped shield, surrounded by compass points and the inscription "UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE", 24. 5 mm, with vertical pinback, some gilt loss, better than very fine.