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ARTIFACT:
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This is an "E" award pin for Goss Manufacturing Company. The pin is oval and reads E FOR PRODUCTION UNITED STATES NAVY BUREAU OF ORDNANCE GOSS and shows an anchor and two crossed cannon.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:1-1/16" in height x 23/32" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass with painted areas.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw pin with disc backing.
MARKINGS:JOSTENS on reverse of pin and OWATONNA, MINN. JOSTEN'S on disc backing.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a homefront war worker collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX08 LDEX4/10 SDAX04/28/22
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Pin shows medium wear and a light tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.