{"product_id":"vintage-u-s-navy-naval-gun-factory-production-award-pin","title":"Vintage U.S. Navy Naval Gun Factory Production Award Pin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal vintage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eU.S. Navy Naval Gun Factory Production Award pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featuring an attractive blue enamel background with the insignia of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Navy Bureau of Ordnance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The pin is marked with a prominent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“E”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e above a banner reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“For Production”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, signifying excellence in production and manufacturing performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original buttonhole-style fastener and is marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhitehead \u0026amp; Hoag Co., Newark, N.J.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a well-known manufacturer of military, government, and commemorative insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal enamel finish with strong color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLettering and details remain crisp and legible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal fastener intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight age-related wear and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo significant enamel loss observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplays exceptionally well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganization: United States Navy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacility: Naval Gun Factory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepartment: Bureau of Ordnance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAward Type: Production Excellence (“E” Award)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer: Whitehead \u0026amp; Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Enamel and metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: WWII to early Cold War period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154627133517,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/C5151D99-2E47-4D30-A5EC-C9DD556683BB.jpg?v=1782147748","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/vintage-u-s-navy-naval-gun-factory-production-award-pin","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}