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ARTIFACT:
This is a huge and gorgeous early 1940's Amigos Siempre ("Friends Forever") donation brooch for the Inter-American Scholarship Fund by Coro. The brooch was commissioned by Elanor Roosevelt and designed by one Lester Gaba. These brooches were sold for the price of $3.95, from which the proceeds went to the Inter-American Scholarship fund. The flags on the pin, of which there are 21, are representative of the countries of North and South America.
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII
SIZE:
Approximately 2-1/4" x 2-3/4"
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Painted and Lacquered brass plated white metal
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with locking over-under swivel catch
MARKINGS:
"AMIGOS SIEMPRE. CORO DES. PAT. PEND."
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Charity Organization collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MBEZ17 LAGEX3/17
CONDITION:
9 (Excellent-Near Mint): Very nice details, light wear, and overall Excellent/Near Mint condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.