Need help with Naval history

[Jasonlwirt]

Was told this is a naval officers hat badge, anyone have an idea how old. My Brother in law is a captain in the navy and all he could say is "wow, that is old"

 

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[jewelerguy]

WW2

 

[K1DDO1979]

WW2

I was searching for a while and agree with wwii. The eagle and shied part were sterling silver though on the ones I seen. Good find!

 

[Jasonlwirt]

Think the Eagle is sterling. Soil is saturated with salt as its prone to flood. Found three silver coins the same day that we extremely corroded as well

 

[K1DDO1979]

Think the Eagle is sterling. Soil is saturated with salt as its prone to flood. Found three silver coins the same day that we extremely corroded as wellView attachment 1107450

Nice. I like the look of the badge in its current condition. It took a long time to get that way!

 

[Jasonlwirt]

Thank you

 

[K1DDO1979]

Thank you

I meant to put a [emoji1] not [emoji4]! Sorry

 

[beez0404]

That's a really nice find. Congrats.

 

[texjim]

Sweet find.