Rare WWI Good Will Organization (Later Goodwill Industries) Volunteer Armband
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Rare WWI Good Will Organization (Later Goodwill Industries) Volunteer Armband

Code: hfww00002
$165.00


Product Description

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ARTIFACT: This is a rare World War I volunteer armband for the Good Will Organization. The Good Will began in 1919 in Milwaukee. It provided employment for people with disabilities, including soldiers returning home after World War I. The arm band has olive green felt block lettering sewn upon wool.

VINTAGE: Circa World War I.

SIZE: Approximately 21" in length; main panel is about 7-1/2" by 4-3/8".

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Wool felt on wool felt.

ATTACHMENT: Ties.

MARKINGS: None.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a World War I service organization collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX12 LAFEX6/12

CONDITION: 6+ (Fine-Very Fine): The armband has some spots of light to medium wear and discoloration with some small moth bites to felt lettering and elsewhere.

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