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This is a World War II American Women's Voluntary Services collar insignia. Formed in 1940 by Alice Throckmorton McLean as a group to promote preparedness for eventual war, the AWVS had over 18,000 members even before the United States joined the fray.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 1-1/8" in height x 3/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with painted areas.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety pin.
MARKINGS:Some Fountain pen writing on reverse.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX06 LCEX11/10 SCEX12/23
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Pin shows some small spots of light to medium wear.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
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