Spanish-American War Era "Cuba" Flag Celluloid from Tobacco Promotion

This is a Spanish-American War era celluloid pin showing the Cuban flag. The pin was given out as part of tobacco promotion, and was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey.

Circa 1898 (Spanish American War era).

Approximately 5/8" in diameter.

Celluloid-wrapped tin, partial paper backing, brass pin.

Straight pin.

WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, N.J> on what is left of the paper tag.

This is from a tobacco-related collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay SHOP VAX13 LACX7/13 SACX3/15

6 (Fine+): The badge has some light wear and yellowing and some foxing along the edge; paper backing is mostly missing and there is rusting on the reverse only.

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