US Home Front

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful "Active Sammy" lithographed tin soldier toy from World War I. Sammy was the original action figure! His joints swivel, allowing him to get into many different poses, and he is detachable from his base. The base of the toy...

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 1930s National Recovery Act captain badge. The badge is round with an eagle at center and proclaims WE DO OUR PART. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 3/4" in diameter. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Brass. ATTACHMENT: Single...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1930s National Recovery Act printing stamp. It reads NRA MEMBER U.S. WE DO OUR PART and shows an eagle clutching arrows. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: 1-1/4 height and 1-5/16" width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Pot metal. ITEM...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare circa 1933-1934 National Recovery Administration (NRA) store participant banner. After almost eighty years, this short-lived but nation-wide recovery plan of Roosevelt's New Deal is still memorable for its boost to the US economy...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II era beaded Navajo patriotic pin. The pin is a great phoenix-like eagle with spread wings bearing a red and white striped crest on its breast. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 1-1/4" in height and 2-1/2"...

ARTIFACT: Extremely rare WWII W. A. S. P. , United States Army Air Force Women's Air Force Service Pilot , original matched pair of uniform collar insignia in gilt brass. The insignia is in the shape of the letters "W. A. S. P.". VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: Gorgeous WWII Era Wright Aero Corp. 15 year service pin in 14K gold by Whitehead & Hoag. The intricately detailed lapel pin features a two-dimensional globe with a ruby in its center and red enameled wings on either side, surrounding it reads:...

ARTIFACT: Scarce WWII Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Co. Factory patch. Martin Aircraft manufactured both B-26 and B-29 aircrafts. The patch resembles a bullseye in red, white, and blue with a white star in the center that reads: "MARTIN U.S.A...

ARTIFACT: This is a Bell Aircraft worker service award ring from World War II. The ring has the Bell insignia on the face in brass and blue enamel. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximate size 5. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Plexiglass with plated...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa World War II United States Navy WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service) enlisted "badge". The WAVES were the first women to serve in the Army as a division of the US Navy. This was worn to proudly show the young...

ARTIFACT: This is a great little World War I era United States sailor doll made of wool felt. He stands about 3-1/2" tall in the classic sailor stance: arms akimbo and wide-cuffed legs wide apart. His purple uniform has stitched details and his face is...