World War I Youth Mens Christian Association (YMCA) Badge by B. Mfg. Co.

This is a World War I Youth Men's Christian Association (YMCA) badge by B. Manufacturing Company. The Association was started by a group of disillusioned young men in London in 1844 as a refuge from the social ills with which city life teemed. Nine years later the first American YMCA was set up at the old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts by a former sea captain. The pin is an open red triangle with a blue bar reading Y.M.C.A. in white lettering.

Circa World War I.

Approximately 7/8" in height and 15/16" in width.

Plated brass with enamel.

Horizontal pin with "C" catch.

B. MFG. CO.

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7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has a few small areas of discoloration to the enamel; all enamel is intact.

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