Meyer Metal Navy Officer Cap Device

[muddyboots]

I seen this while roaming the web and had to have it. I’m assuming it’s either early WW2 or the 30’s. I glanced around the forum for some comparisons with no luck. I did see some by Pancraft and a few other makers but not Meyer which I thought was strange because with any other branches or service there are plenty of items made by them. Some feedback on this device would be greatly appreciated. 

[KurtA]

With the direction of the eagle facing the viewer's left, it must be post 1941. Pretty much the same design as currently worn, but with the hallmarks it has, I would say probably 1940's. However, if WW2, I would expect it to be marked sterling (sterling was typically used in the war years to conserve critical metals such as brass, pot metal, etc).   Is there a "sterling" marking anywhere in all that tarnish?

I buy these whenever I see a variation I don't have and if they are reasonably priced (almost always overpriced, as antique dealers think they're worth a fortune usually being sterling and all).  But, I must say I can't recall seeing a Meyer Metal example before.  I don't think that translate to much increased value, but I think it's a really nice variation.

[muddyboots]

I’m not seeing any hints of a Sterling mark. I know I have seen Meyer Metal CPO pins that were all brass. Is there a time frame that Meyer Metal was stopped and they just continued with their shields or shield and N.S. Meyer.