United States. A Naval Order Of The United States Membership Badge In Gold, C.1910 Newly Listed marked "GOLD FILLED / STERLING

marked "GOLD FILLED / STERLING BASE"

overlaid by four bands of twisted silver aluminum wire pipes

who may have taken his inspiration from a medal established and awarded by his father

measuring 42 mm (w) x 83

United States. A Naval Order Of The United States Membership Badge In Gold, C.1910 Newly Listed marked "GOLD FILLED / STERLINGIn Gold with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 32. 5 mm (w) x 37. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, intact enamels, original ribbon with brooch pinback marked "LI GI", extremely fine. Footnote: The Naval Order of the United States was established in 1890 as a hereditary organization in the United States for members of the American sea services. Its primary mission is to encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects and