United States. A Superb Coast Guard Officer's Cap Badge In Gold United Republic of stamped in blue ink "M243"

stamped in blue ink "M243" on the khaki cotton mesh backer

casting flaw evident on the edge

He also is documented as having endured a bout of Rheumatic Fever in Malta in 1898

Brass cap badge

United States. A Superb Coast Guard Officer's Cap Badge In Gold United Republic of stamped in blue ink "M243"Of the highest quality, private purchase, with a sterling silver shield and fouled anchor insignia, affixed to a 10K Gold eagle that exhibits extremely fine detailing, weighing 12. 5 grams, marked ""10K"" on the catch and hand scratched ""5070"" on the eagle's tail on the reverse, measuring 37 mm (w) x 31. 5 mm (h), horizontal pinback, extremely fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world