This is a vintage US Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) cap badge, likely dating from the World War II era.

The insignia features a gold-colored fouled anchor with silver "USN" letters superimposed on the center.

Similar badges are often constructed from sterling silver or are gold-filled.

The "salty" patina on the metal indicates age and previous use

This item features a stamp indicating it is made of "STERLING" silver with a "1/20 10K GF" (Gold Filled) coating

value

The current estimated market value for a vintage World War II-era US Navy Chief Petty Officer (CPO) cap insignia ranges from $25 to $80 for typical authentic variants