Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a World War I "Indianapolis War Chest" celluloid pin. The pin is striped in blue and white and shows a solid red chest at its center.
VINTAGE:Circa World War I.
SIZE:Approximately 13/16" in diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Celluloid-wrapped tin.
ATTACHMENT:Straight pin.
MARKINGS:THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. BUTTONS, BADGES, NOVELTIES & SIGNS NEWARK, N.J. and union mark.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RBL94 VBCX12/10
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin has some light abrasions.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.