Gemsco Vintage Gold-tone Eagle Pin on Blue Card

This item is an original World War II–era United States Army Officer's Visor Cap Badge. Item Specifics Design: The die-struck brass gilt badge features the Great Seal of the United States, depicting an eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows, a central shield, and a glory of stars above. Manufacturer: The insignia is mounted on its original blue cardboard stock marked Gemsco, Inc. (General Embroidery & Military Supply Company), a major mid-20th-century New York manufacturer of military goods. Mounting Type: This large, curved variation is a screw-back device intended to bolt securely onto the front of an officer's service dress visor hat. Accompanying Piece: The small circular button on the right is an matching chin-strap button used to anchor the decorative strap to the side of the visor cap #military #eagle