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ARTIFACT:
Super high quality sterling WWII 'E' Pin by Josten's awarded to Flourcity Ornamental Iron Co. The oval shaped pin is enameled sterling and reads: "E – FOR PRODUCTION" across the top, the E is white enamel. The center features a blue enamel disc that reads: "UNITED STATES NAVY" with artillery crossed over an anchor and reading: "BUREAU OF ORDINANCE" below. There were many different 'E' pins, some denoting war stamps purchased, and others like this one presented to companies who heavily contributed to the war effort on the Homefront, the bottom reads: "FLOURCITY ORNAMENTAL IRON CO."
VINTAGE:
Circa WWII.
SIZE:
Approximately 1" in height x 3/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled sterling.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical safety style pin with 'C' catch.
MARKINGS:
"JOSTENS STERLING"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Homefront collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX13 LHEX3/15 SGHX04/28/22
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): Badge shows light wear and overall tarnish with an even, handsome patina and nearly all the enamel details remain beautifully intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
