World War I United States Food Administration Member Pin.

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War I United States Food Administration Member Pin. It has a shield on the obverse with an American flag pattern surrounded by a laurel wreath.

VINTAGE:

Circa WWI.

SIZE:

Approximately 13/16" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt bronze and painted laminate.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical safety type pin with over-under catch

MARKINGS:

WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO.

DORAN PATENT

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a US Homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAX90 LBCX03/17 SBCX12/27/25

CONDITION:

6+ (Fine-Very Fine): Light wear and oxidization. The maker mark on the back is scratched and some of it is difficult to make out due to wear.

GUARANTEE:

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