ARTIFACT: This item is great. It's a WWI US Marine Corps Officer Hat Badge for undress. This pin is nicknamed, "The Beast" by collectors and it's made by GEMSCO, a prominent badge maker of the time. This is just a wonderful piece with the intricacies of the small details. 

 VINTAGE: Circa WWI-1920's 

 SIZE: Approximately 1-1/2" x 1-3/4" x 1 

 MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Bronze 

 ATTACHMENT: Screwback and open pin 

 MARKINGS: None 

 ITEM NOTES: This is from a US Marine Corps collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEJX13 LABHEX01/17 0t72mcp10032gmc 

CONDITION: 9- (Excellent+): This pin is in excellent condition. Minimal wear and almost no oxidization at all. 

 GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.