1" tall in silvered brass with eagle above wreath surrounding shield centered by his portrait. While the badge design "Ensign" is relatively common, this badge which is slightly larger and with the "Lt. Commander" rank on the bottom edge is a rarity as very few were awarded. Details on how this could be obtained are outlined in the club manual. You had to have 3 friends sign up to become Ensigns. They had to send in the paperwork themselves. Once this was received and verified, you then got credit if the kids agreed. You then had to cut out a coupon from the manual and send it in. We have never seen a copy of the manual with this coupon removed which further indicates few followed up on the requirements. We believe this is only the third example we have offered in our 41 years and this example was originally purchased by the consignor through Hake's in the mid-1980s for $1,000. While this item was offered in our last auction, the consignor has re-listed this piece with lower opening bid. Front has moderate wear to the silver luster but most luster remains on center design. Near full luster on the reverse. Rare.