WWI US Son-In-Service Pin in 14K Gold with Tiffany Catch

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War I United States single star "Son-in-Service" pin worn by mothers whose sons were serving in the war.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1917 - 1918.

SIZE:

About 3/4" in length by 3/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

14 karat gold with red, white, and blue enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with Tiffany-style locking catch.

MARKINGS:

A Gothic R makers mark followed by 14K.

ITEM NOTES:

The pin you receive will either be the one pictured or one in exactly the same condition. This is from a large homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. 2@VBEX05 LFJX07/07 SLAAEX05/12 TLAGEM07/13/21  S(2)SCRPT11/19/25

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): There is very minor wear to the gold and enamel.

GUARANTEE:

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