WWII Greater Boston United Service Organizations (USO) Pin in Sterling

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  • WWII Greater Boston United Service Organizations (USO) Pin in Sterling
  • WWII Greater Boston United Service Organizations (USO) Pin in Sterling
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a World War II Greater Boston United Service Organizations (USO) pin in sterling silver. The USO was formed in 1941 by the Roosevelt Administration to provide recreational activities and morale in general to troops. The pin is a blue rectangular bar with alternating blue and white stripes at either end.

VINTAGE:

Circa World War II.

SIZE:

Approximately 3/8" in height and 1-9/16" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Sterling silver with enamel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with come-under locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS:

STERLING B. B. CO. ROCH. N.Y. with union/maker marks.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a WWII homefront organization collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay RAIL96 LEEX10/10

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Badge shows spots light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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