Original WWII Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award Pin

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Original WWII Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award Pin:
$24.99

World War II Department of the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award Lapel Pin
The Navy did not create medals for civilian service until after WWII. They awarded this pin along with a certificate during the war. I have one or two of the certificates and will list them separately once I find them.
Screwback. The nut is marked sterling. The pin is hallmarked near the post for the Metal Arts Company of Rochester, NY. It also appears to be hallmarked 10K Gold, but most of the ones I have seen were silver gilt.
This is by far the nicest one I have, and it may actually be 10k gold as the gilt has worn off most of the others that I have seen.