Scarce WWI Sterling Agent Lapel Pin for US Food Administration

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  • Scarce WWI Sterling Agent Lapel Pin for US Food Administration
  • Scarce WWI Sterling Agent Lapel Pin for US Food Administration
  • Scarce WWI Sterling Agent Lapel Pin for US Food Administration
  • Scarce WWI Sterling Agent Lapel Pin for US Food Administration
  • Scarce WWI Sterling Agent Lapel Pin for US Food Administration
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a scarce World War I agent lapel pin in sterling silver for the United States Food Administration. The pin shows a brightly enameled starred and striped crest at its center encircled by a border of wheat.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War I.

SIZE:

Approximately 11/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Plated sterling silver with enameled areas.

ATTACHMENT:

Single screw post with disc backing and three stabilization pins.

MARKINGS:

STERLIN(G) on reverse of pin; S within a diamond on backing.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a federal agency collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX95 VFEX12/10 SFEX7/12

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The pin shows some small areas of light to medium tarnishing and all enamel is intact.

GUARANTEE:

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

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