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ARTIFACT:
Early example, circa 1941 of the American Red Cross General Service pin designed by artist, Malvina Hoffman. The enameled brass badge features a red, white, and blue shield with a red cross in the center against a white background, surrounded by a blue border. The top of the shield features an eagle, his wings open and draped along the sides of the shield which reads: "SERVICE" along the top.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1941
SIZE:
Approximately 15/16" x 1-1/16".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled, gilt brass
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch
MARKINGS:
"MALVINA HOFFMAN"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Red Cross collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEM11 LFJX1/16 SFJX10/18
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The service badge shows minor wear, nearly all the enamel and gilt details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
