Unusual 1943 Tunisia Souvenir Pin with Camel, Mosque & Palm Tree in Silver-Plated Brass

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  • Unusual 1943 Tunisia Souvenir Pin with Camel, Mosque & Palm Tree in Silver-Plated Brass
  • Unusual 1943 Tunisia Souvenir Pin with Camel, Mosque & Palm Tree in Silver-Plated Brass
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an unusual 1943 North African souvenir or sweetheart pin in silver-plated brass from Tunisia. The fantastic design shows a camel, a mosque and a large palm tree.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-1/2" in height and 1-5/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Silver-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with come-under swivel catch (pin appears to have had a period repair by a US jeweler after the pin was sent home to the GI's sweetheart).

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a sweetheart item collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJN13 LABEX9/13

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin appears to have had a period repair by a US jeweler after the pin was sent home to the GI's sweetheart.

GUARANTEE:

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

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