United States. A 1942 Boston Harbor Patrol Balloon Observer Badge certificate_of_authenticity marked on ring and below

marked on ring and below the crown with Gemsenkopf mark (for 18 Kt

Gold and enamels (rays between the arms of the cross in Gold) unmarked star

date marked "r" (1916) and maker marked "JRG&S" on the reverse

s Cross First Class with Swords

after realizing they had too many to transport back home

United States. A 1942 Boston Harbor Patrol Balloon Observer Badge certificate_of_authenticity marked on ring and belowIn sterling silver, obverse engraved "1942" on the balloon, reverse engraved in script "Boston Harbor Patrol" with additional marks, maker marked "BB&B" (Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia) and marked "STERLING", 20. 2 mm x 46 mm, horizontal pinback, light contact, near extremely fine.