Extremely Rare 1917 "Hero Land" Allied War Relief Benefit Lapel or Donation Pin

This is a 1917 donation or lapel pin by Robbins Company for "Hero Land", an Allied benefit bazaar put on at the Grand Central Palace in New York during the 1917 holiday season. With one floor turned into a grand ballroom and another into the markets of Baghdad, the Palace captivated about a quarter million visitors with its pageantry and events. The pin reads IMMUNITY HERO LAND and pictures Marianne, the emblem of France, outfitted for war and carrying a shield bearing a fasces. Additional photos are shown above of posters from "Hero Land" and are from the Hoover Institution Archives Poster Collection.

Circa 1917.

Approximately 1-7/16" in height and 1-1/4" in width.

Gold-plated brass with enamel.

Vertical pin with "C" catch.

ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO MASS.

This is from a homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. RAC/E95 LAAEX11/10 SAAAX8/12

8 (Excellent-): Badge shows some small spots of light wear.

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