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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s pro-American lapel pin showing an eagle carrying the message to "BE AMERICAN ONLY". It was made by Philadelphia Badge Company. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in height and ½" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified badge, probably a hat badge, which looks to date from the late 1940s. It could possibly be for wear by a Bulgarian Air Force officer. The badge is in bullion and shows a lone bird flying above a white, green and red...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful green enameled silver pin reading FORTITER ET RECTE (strength and right) by John Frick of New York. The pin is the symbol of The Chapin School, described here, from the School's website:The WheelThe wheel on The Chapin...

ARTIFACT: This is a round lapel pin in enameled 10 karat gold by the Robbins Company that reads THE DURANT. It is from The Durant Hotel in Flint Michigan, from the first decade or so of the hotel's existence VINTAGE: Circa 1910's...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified pin in 14 karat gold that reads FOLTS 1909 and shows a tower of three three-dimensional figures. VINTAGE: Circa 1909. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in height and 5/16" in width. MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 14 karat gold...

ARTIFACT: This is scarce, Ca 1960, Possibly Earlier, Belgian 3rd Parachute BN Beret Badge Congo Period showing a modified Belgian coat of arms. Belgium's lion (Leo Belgicus) is at center, weapons are crossed behind and topping the crest is a knight's...

ARTIFACT: This is a ca 1930 enameled pin for the Brotherhood of Railway Shop Crafts of America. The pin shows two trains from different eras. VINTAGE: Circa 1930 SIZE: 5/8" height and 9/16" width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold-plated brass with...

ARTIFACT: Korean War Swedish Red Cross Service Member Pin/Badge, numbered KM 35 on back.  VINTAGE: Circa 1950. SIZE: Approximately 3/4" in height x 7/8" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Silvered plated brass, enamel. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified but wonderful Chinese-made CBI ring in enameled silver. It may be showing a winged "V for Victory", or it may possibly have something to do with the CACW 5th Composite Group. The ring is beautifully enameled with a star...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful 3rd quarter 19th century heavy enameled brass United States flag Federal Shield Badge. VINTAGE: Circa 3rd quarter 19th century (?) SIZE: 1 ¾" x 1 ¼" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Enameled brass. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified round leather patch in blue showing a hand with a royal flush in hearts. The edge of the patch is toothed. Possibly USAAF or USAF.  VINTAGE: Circa WWII ? Korean War? SIZE: 5-5/16" diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified round patch showing a yellow triangle at center with a lightning bolt and three stars. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: 3-3/16" diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Fully-embroidered in multi-colored cotton/silk threads...