Description
This is a World War II Boston USO lapel pin in sterling and a guide book for the city. The guidebook is 32 pages and includes information such as lodging accommodations, historic points of interest and sporting events.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Pin: about 1-1/4" in width by 3/4" in height; book: about 5-1/4" in width by 4" in height, soft cover 32 pages (including front and back covers).
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Pin: sterling with enamel detail; book: printed paper with staple.
ATTACHMENT:Pin: single screw post with stabilizing pin; book: single staple.
MARKINGS:Pin: STERLING B.B. CO.(maker's mark) ROCH. N.Y.; book: MAY 1944-PRINTED ON A FITCHBURG PAPER CO. PRODUCT.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a large collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAGX06 LGEX SGEX5/13
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine&emdash;Excellent): Very minor wear to book and minor wear to lapel pin.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.