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ARTIFACT:
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This is a beautiful 1953 Mercy Hospital nursing graduation pin from Portland, Maine. Mercy Hospital was founded during World War I (in 1918). The pin is in enameled 10 karat gold and has the graduate's initials engraved upon reverse.
VINTAGE:Circa 1953.
SIZE:Approximately 7/8" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:10 karat gold, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch; loop.
MARKINGS:S.J.H. '53 10K LD.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a nursing graduation pin collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJJX14 LBFEX9/14 SBFEX4/16
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin has little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.