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This is a World War II USO (United Service Organizations) badge made in gilt sterling silver. The USO is a service organization founded in 1941 to provide live entertainment to troops known as "Camp Shows." The goal was to boost morale of the servicemen and women, which worked as the USO is still in operation to this day.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Appr: 7/8" x 1"
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt Sterling Silver
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal pin with come-under locking catch
MARKINGS:"STERLING"
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Service collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEX16 LDEX8/17
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): Light to moderate wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.