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ARTIFACT:
Rare, early WWII 'Bundles for America' Founding Member badge in sterling silver. The British War Relief Service and Natalie Wales Latham had established a humanitarian relief program, non-military that provided aid for British soldiers. After Pearl Harbor and America's entry into the war an independent Bundles for America was established in 1941 and founder of Bundles for Britain, Nancy Latham became president of the new organization. Within weeks, the Bundles for America program was well underway with knitted socks, sweaters, scarves, etc. as well as, helmets and gloves which were provided to American soldiers at the direct request of the War Planning Board. The program continued on to sponsor scrap metal and clothing drives. The pin is in the shape of a five point star bearing a US Shield at its center with an eagle perched atop and reads: "BUNDLES FOR AMERICA". A delicate chain link connects a nicely enameled red, white, and blue pinback. The reverse of the star reads: "COMMEMORATIVE FOUNDING OF BUNDLES FOR AMERICA NOV. 19, 1941" and below a maker's mark reads: "ACCESSOCRAFT PRODUCTS CO. STERLING SILVER".
Reference: Bundles for Britain
VINTAGE:
Circa 1941.
SIZE:
Approximately Star: 1-1/8" x 1-1/8"; Bar: 9/16" x 1/4".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Two-piece pin, gilt sterling, enamel, chain link.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with drop in locking swivel catch on each.
MARKINGS:
"ACCESSOCRAFT PRODUCTS CO. STERLING SILVER"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX16 LAAEX7/16 SAAEX03/19
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): The pin shows minor to moderate wear, much of the gilt and enamel details remain intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
