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ARTIFACT:
This is a rare circa 1913 United States Life Saving Service Auxiliary (USLSSA) membership or donation lapel pin. The United States Lifesaving Service joined with the Revenue Cutter Service to become a part of the United States Coast Guard just two years after this pin was issued. The pin has a Chicago maker mark on reverse and a red painted cross at front center.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1913.
SIZE:
Approximately 13/16" in height and 3/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass, painted area.
ATTACHMENT:
Lapel stud.
MARKINGS:
CHILDS CHICAGO.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a United States Life Saving Service collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJX14 LABEX7/14 SeVAFJX5/17
CONDITION:
7- (Very Fine-): The pin has a small area of moderate wear and some of the paint has worn away.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
