Vintage U.S. Navy Naval Gun Factory Production Award Pin

Original vintage U.S. Navy Naval Gun Factory Production Award pin featuring an attractive blue enamel background with the insignia of the United States Navy Bureau of Ordnance. The pin is marked with a prominent “E” above a banner reading “For Production”, signifying excellence in production and manufacturing performance.

These pins were awarded to civilian employees and workers associated with the Naval Gun Factory and Bureau of Ordnance facilities for outstanding wartime or defense-related production achievements. Such awards became especially common during World War II and the post-war defense era.

The reverse retains its original buttonhole-style fastener and is marked Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J., a well-known manufacturer of military, government, and commemorative insignia.

Condition

• Original enamel finish with strong color
• Lettering and details remain crisp and legible
• Original fastener intact
• Light age-related wear and patina
• No significant enamel loss observed
• Displays exceptionally well

Specifications

• Organization: United States Navy
• Facility: Naval Gun Factory
• Department: Bureau of Ordnance
• Award Type: Production Excellence (“E” Award)
• Manufacturer: Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey
• Material: Enamel and metal
• Era: WWII to early Cold War period

Historical Significance

The Navy “E” Award program recognized industrial and military facilities that achieved exceptional production standards supporting the U.S. war effort and national defense. Naval Gun Factory items are sought after by collectors of naval history, ordnance memorabilia, and WWII home-front production awards.