WW2 US Army 2nd Lieutenant Rank Insignia – Balfour . FLU4979

United States Army Second Lieutenant Rank Insignia. Pin back. Marker marked on back: Balfour 1/20 10K GF. Full sized insignia. Most likely 1940s-1950s (WW2-Korea) era. Worn condition.   Additional Notes: The rank insignia for a second lieutenant in the United States Army is a gold bar. In most English-speaking and Arabic-speaking countries, as well as a number of European and South American nations, second lieutenants usually wear one star (pip). The marking “Balfour 1/20 10K GF” refers to a piece made by the jewelry and insignia manufacturer Balfour, crafted using 1/20th 10 karat gold-filled material. Balfour is a well-known American company that has produced class rings, military insignia, and commemorative jewelry since the early 20th century.   See Additional Information for shipping dimensions.