1957s FOURTEENTH NAVAL DISTRICT SHARPSHOOTER CLASS 1st Medal Badge 1950s 14th Naval District Sharpshooter Class 1st Medal Badge Vintage Rare Brooch BLACKINTON Blackinton American Vintage US Vintage Marked Size: Actual Size (measured flat) Total Length: Approximately 9cm (measured from top to bottom) Please allow for some margin of error. I believe I purchased this over 10 years ago at a vintage clothing store, although I don't remember the specifics. The opening sentences are a direct translation of the English written on the badge. I liked the design at the time and purchased it, so I don't know for sure, but a direct translation suggests it is a medal badge for a naval sharpshooter. As the number 1957 is present, this item is likely over 60 years old. The color scheme and design of the tape are excellent. The name BLACKINTON is written on the back. I researched it and it appears to be the name of a company in the United States that makes badges for the police, FBI, and fire departments. It makes a great accent when attached to a jacket, etc. As it is an old item, there are signs of use, scratches, dirt, rust, tape marks, and warping of the pin, so please check the condition in the images. This is a used item, and there may be oversights, so please only purchase if you are not overly sensitive. Please understand that this is USED and no claims or returns are accepted. Please ask any questions you may have before purchasing. We do not accept any complaints after purchase, so please purchase only after you are satisfied. Category: US Navy