Update: MONDAY 04/15/24: GREETINGS from FLYING TIGER ANTIQUES & Vintage Historical Artifacts!!! !!
Wishing A Special Thanks to all our Clients who Placed Orders During Our Recent Busy Period!!
Update 04/15/24: WE ARE STILL EXPERIENCING SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES WITH non-PayPal CREDIT CARD PURCHASES!!
If you would like to PAY for an Artifact with a CREDIT CARD, please Call or Email and I will get an invoice emailed to you ASAP, or Process the Purchase Myself!!
Kanae has returned from her trip to Switzerland, and we are busy PACKING Orders & will start LISTING New HISTORICAL ARTIFACTS Tomorrow!!!
So, NOW is the TIME to ORDER that wonderful ARTIFACT that you've had your eye on, as it will SHIP within 24 to 48 Hours of Receipt of Payment, but USUALLY Same Day!
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Happy Collecting, Ron & Kanae
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ARTIFACT:
This is a sterling World War II Maritime Commission Award lapel pin. The red, white, and blue enamel detailed pin reads: "AWARD OF MERIT" along the top with a raised eagle embellishment in the center that reads: "SHIPS FOR VICTORY" and the very base reads: "MARITIME COMMISSION".
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII.
SIZE:
About 9/16" in width by 7/8" in height.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Sterling silver with enamel detail.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
STERLING 925 A.E. CO. UTICA. N.Y. DES.PAT. 131446 .
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDL93 LCDX07/07 SLFEX07/12/21
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The lapel pin shows minor to moderate wear, nearly all the enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
