Two Original WWII Military Sterling Silver Pin Back Badges Rifle & Carbine Bars

Description

Pair of Sterling Silver
World War II Pin Back
Rifle and Carbine Badges
For Your BPOE Related Collection-WWIIPins1(MED161)
Details
Description:
Offered here are two World War II pin back badges made of sterling silver. The pin backs consist of a cross shaped pin back portion with a small rectangular bar attached to it. The rectangular bar identifies the achievement associated with the badge. One spells the word "RIFLE" and the other spells the word "CARABINE." Both the pin back and the bar are marked on the back with the word "STERLING." Both pieces are in good condition but are tarnished with their pinning mechanism intact and working properly. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date:
Uncertain but sometime during WWII (1939-1945).
Origin:
Purchased at an estate auction in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Size:
Although the two pieces are not exactly of the same design they both have the same dimensions with the cross portion measuring ~1" by ~1" and the hanging bar measuring ~1" by ~3/16". The Carbine pin weighs ~9.4 grams while the Rifle badge weighs ~10.4 grams and both pieces together weigh ~19.8 grams of sterling silver.
Maker:
Unknown.
Marks:
Both pieces are marked Sterling on the back.
Condition:
Although the two pieces are not exactly of the same design they both have the same dimensions. Bothe badges are intact with no breaks or repairs and are tarnished. The pinning mechanism on both badges are intact and working properly with the mechanism for the Carbine pin being a bit bent and harder to manipulate but still working. The pins show scratches and a few minor dings, but nothing to be concerned about. The pieces are intact and all original. Two great pieces of WWII memorabilia. Please see photos for additional condition information.
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