Vintage 1930s American Youth Hostels (AYH) Enameled Lapel Pin by Greenduck Co.

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  • Vintage 1930s American Youth Hostels (AYH) Enameled Lapel Pin by Greenduck Co.
  • Vintage 1930s American Youth Hostels (AYH) Enameled Lapel Pin by Greenduck Co.
$38.00
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1930s lapel pin by Greenduck Company for American Youth Hostels (AYH), a group started in 1934 in Northfield, Massachusetts. The group was modeled after the German concept from decades earlier of giving young people a pastoral outlet to escape the sometimes unhealthy and stressful urban centers. The pin is triangular and enameled in blue.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1930s.

SIZE:

Approximately 5/8" in height and 3/4" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel-plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical safety-style pin.

MARKINGS:

GREENDUCK CO.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a societies and organizations collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RONA92 LCHX10/12

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The pin shows some light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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