Nice 1930's - 1940's Department of the Interior 30 Years of Service Lapel Pin by Metal Arts Co.

Nice 1930's ??? 1940's Department of the Interior lapel pin for 30 years of service by Metal Arts Co. in Rochester, New York. The center shows a Great White Buffalo in nice raised detail and surrounding it reads: "U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR 30 YEARS". The Dept. of the Interior is tasked with the management and conservation of most of the country's federal land and natural resources. The Department also administers programs relating to the territorial affairs of the Native American, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

Circa 1930's ??? 1940's

Approximately 9/16" x 1/2"

Copper, enamel

Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch

"METAL ARTS CO. ROCH. N.Y."

This is from a federal agency and law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX16 LHEX11/16

8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The lapel shows moderate wear, much of the enameled details remain, overall very fine condition.

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