US Home Front, Trench Art, & Sweetheart Items

ARTIFACT: This is Spanish-American War celluloid pin for Admiral George Dewey, whose fleet defeated Spain at Manila Bay on May 1, 189The pin reads ADMIRAL DEWEY and shows a bust of the war hero. VINTAGE: Circa Spanish-American War. SIZE: 1-1/4"...

ARTIFACT: This is a large and early United States Navy League Supporter badge with an anchor at center and reading USNLS. The United States Navy League Supporters were parties, civilian or otherwise, interested in promoting and supporting the Navy's...

ARTIFACT: This is a mint 1930 Citizens' Military Training Corps (CMTC) shooting medal from Fort Adams, in Newport, Rhode Island. The medal is by Dieges & Clust, and is engraved on reverse with the words R.B.R. BASIC RIFLE MATCH 1930. VINTAGE: Circa 1930...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps patch in red showing a pine tree, an oil lamp and the letters C.C.C. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: 3-11/16" height and 2" width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Red woven wool felt patch...

ARTIFACT: This is a Civilian Conservation Corps acid test gold-plated collar insignia for the 8th District. The insignia is on its original manufacturer tag from Insignia Jewelry. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" by 1-1/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is a Civilian Conservation Corps acid test gold-plated collar insignia for the 5tth District. The insignia is on its original manufacturer tag from Insignia Jewelry. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" by 1-1/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is a large 1930s National Recovery Act (NRA) celluloid employee badge. The badge reads NRA EMPLOYEE U.S. WE DO OUR PART and shows an eagle clutching arrows. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: 1-3/4" diameter. CONSTRUCTION /...

ARTIFACT: This is a Civilian Conservation Corps acid test gold-plated collar insignia for the 4th District. The insignia is on its original manufacturer tag from Insignia Jewelry. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/16" by 1-1/16"...

ARTIFACT: This is a great 1930s National Recovery Administration (NRA) celluloid consumer pin. The pin reads NRA CONSUMER U.S. WE DO OUR PART and shows an eagle clutching a gear and electricity volts. A red, white and blue ribbon hangs from the pin...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps patch in red showing a pine tree, a kettle and the letters C.C.C. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: 3-3/4" height and 2-1/16" width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Red woven wool felt patch...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare 1920s-1930s Citizens' Military Training Corps marksman badge. The National Defense Act of 1920 created the CMTC so that male citizens could receive military training without signing up for the service. The CMTC held classes...

ARTIFACT: This is a unique gold star mother badge made from her dead son's engraved Bronze Star medal. The badge is a star with a smaller star at center, both fitted inside a pentagon border. The Bronze Star medal is awarded for heroic or meritorious...