'73 10K MCLENNAN Community College MCC WACO TEXAS Nursing Pin/Badge-6.2g

Description

'73 10K MCLENNAN Community College MCC WACO TEXAS Nursing Pin/Badge-6.2g
DIMENSIONS:
15/16" diam.
Total weight:  5.3 grams.
DESCRIPTION:
Vintage nursing school pin / badge.
"MCLENNAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE - NURSING - HOC MAJORUM VIRTUS".  Solid 10k gold with black and red champlevé enamel.  Hinged pin back with safety catch.  All original.
Signed:  unidentified trademark and "10K".
Machine engraved on back:  "C.T.F. - 1973".
McLellan Community College is in Waco, TX and opened in 1965.
CONDITION:
This badge is in excellent original condition.  No damage.  No significant wear.  No repairs/restorations.
No bends, breaks, scuffs, mars, dents, dings.   No losses to the enamel.  No significant scratches or rubs.
The catch is functional with no issues.  The hinge is secure with minimal play.
On very close inspection you may detect some typical light use- and handling-related wear:  scattered very fine/superficial rubs and scratches.  Nothing at all significant or conspicuous.
Displays well.