Description
Rare WWI Canadian 1918 Victory Loan Canvasser (seller) large celluloid badge. The center of the badge features a flag with five diagonal lines where the American flag has a block of stars, the opposite corner shows a coat of arms and the outer edge of the flag is a thick red border with the year: "1918" beneath. Surrounding the flag it reads: "CANVASSER VICTORY LOAN". The outer edge of the badge is dark blue and in small print along the bottom reads: "TRADE MARK REG."
VINTAGE:Circa 1918
SIZE:Approximately 1-7/8"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid, steel
ATTACHMENT:Straight pin
MARKINGS:"TRADE MARK REG."
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Commonwealth Homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX16 LABJX2/16
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows moderate surface wear and slight oxidation on reverse, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.