World War I Youth Mens Christian Association (YMCA) Badge by B. Mfg. Co.
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World War I Youth Mens Christian Association (YMCA) Badge by B. Mfg. Co.

Code: mhy00017a
$65.00


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ARTIFACT: This is a World War I Youth Men's Christian Association (YMCA) badge by B. Manufacturing Company. The Association was started by a group of disillusioned young men in London in 1844 as a refuge from the social ills with which city life teemed. Nine years later the first American YMCA was set up at the old South Church in Boston, Massachusetts by a former sea captain. The pin is an open red triangle with a blue bar reading Y.M.C.A. in white lettering.

VINTAGE: Circa World War I.

SIZE: Approximately 7/8" in height and 15/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass with enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS: B. MFG. CO.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a YMCA/YWCA collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay VAJX02 LFEX9/11

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has a few small areas of discoloration to the enamel; all enamel is intact.

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