Early Example Ca 1941 American Red Cross General Service Pin Designed by Artist Malvina Hoffman

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.

Circa 1941

Approximately 15/16" x 1-1/16".

Enameled, gilt brass

Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch

"MALVINA HOFFMAN"

This is from a Red Cross collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEM11 LFJX1/16 SFJX10/18

8- (Very Fine—Excellent): The service badge shows minor wear, nearly all the enamel and gilt details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.