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This is a World War II American Women's Voluntary Services lapel pin. Formed in 1940 by Alice Throckmorton McLean as a group to promote preparedness for eventual war, the AWVS had over 18,000 members even before the United States joined the fray.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 11/16" in height and 7/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted aluminum.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal safety-style pin.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX06 LCJX11/10 SCJX11/18
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): Pin shows very little wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.