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WW2 U.S. Sweetheart Jewelry, Bracelets, Earrings, Necklace, Sterling Silver Pins, Enamel Badges, Patriotic and Home Front Items |
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| Anti-Mussolini - Big Mouth - Ashtray | |
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2USH-16. Approximately 7-inch x 4-3/4-inch, constructed of hard plaster like material. Depicts a derogatory caricature of Mussolini, emphasizing his big mouth and maniacal bulging eyes. The mouth is a cigarette receptacle. The ashtray has been used and the interior of the mouth has remnants of ash. The original paint is at least 80% intact, exhibiting moderate surface scratches and chips from handling and actual use. There is a large chip missing under the nose and the tassel on the hat was once broke off and glued back on. The large chip, almost looks like it is supposed to be there, and the repair is nearly unnoticeable from the front side. Not too bad looking even with it few detractions. Chin is marked, “Pats. Pend. 1943.” A unique anti-Italian Fascist, anti-Mussolini item. Good. $25.00 SOLD |
| WW2 Civil Defense Air Raid Warden Armband | |
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2USH-17. 18-inch long, (fully opened), x 4-3/4-inch wide, heavy white cotton duck material armband depicting a white triangle with four diagonal red lines, machine embroidered on a superimposed on a 4-inch diameter dark blue cotton twill circle; the red and white triangle signifies, “Air Raid Warden.” The armband is hemmed and machine stitched on all sides; there are two silver metal safety pins on one end of the armband for securing the armband to a sleeve. Light to near moderate signs of storage age, as well as minor soil and a few brown soil spots from storage. Does not appear to have been used. An interesting piece of WW2 U.S. Civil Defense/home front, memorabilia. The armband is not as soiled looking as it appears in the image. About Vg. $15.00 SOLD |
| Sterling Silver Army Air Force Bomb Earrings | |
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2USH-18. Small, gold plated, bombs with fins, attached old style earring screw posts. Screws stamped “sterling.” Light tarnish. A very nice set. Vg. $12.00 |
| Fantastic Celluloid& Plastic General MacArthur Patriotic Pendant | |
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2USH-19. Approximately 3-1/4-inch wide x 4-inch high pendant featuring a red, white & blue celluloid pin back button depicting a photo likeness of General MacArthur; a faded, red, white & blue ribbon is suspended from the button; pinned to the ribbon is a, hollow back, plastic, US Amy officer visor hat, as well as a US Army officer sword and suspension chain. The hat is painted gold and brown and it’s detailed with an embossed US Army officer insignia on the front. The pin behind the celluloid button serves as the attaching pin. Light age, a little surface wear to the gold paint on the hat; the gold finish on the chains has darkened over the ages. A Beautiful patriotic pendant that is not often encountered. QUITE SCARCE. Excellent. $44.00 SOLD |
| Son In The Service Pin – Plastic Eagle & Shield Variation With Costume Jewelry Diamond In The Center | |
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2USH-20. 1-1/2-inch wide x 1-1/4-inch high white Gold plastic eagle standing on a white shield with red border and a blue star in the center; a costume jewelry diamond is in the center of the star; the shield is surrounded by a laurel wreath. Fading and surface wear to the painted shield. Backside is flat, clear plastic; vertical attaching with integral plastic hinge and integral plastic open pin catch. A scarce variation. Vg. $24.00 |
| U.S. Aircraft Production Wing Award | |
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2USH-21. Approximately 1-1/2-inch long x ˝-inch high gilt brass wing bearing concentric circles of, red, white & blue enamel; the enameled center is marked, “US Aircraft Production,” which is apparently some type of quota award from a WW2 aircraft plant. The wings have fletching detail and are moderately worn on some of the highlights; minor remnants of the gilt finish still remain; the enamel is lightly scratched and has a few tiny nicks from handling and use. The flat gold colored backside has a horizontal attaching pin with a roller lock pin catch. There is an illegible hallmark in the center of the backside and one of the previous owners polished a small part of the backside for a gold test, (it doesn’t appear to be gold or any other precious metal). A very nice looking badge. Vg. $26.00 SOLD |
| Large U.S. Navy Pilot Patriotic Pendant | |
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2USH-22. Approximately 2-3/4-inch wide x 3-3/4-inch high pendant featuring a gold colored U.S. Navy pilot wing; a short length of red, white & blue ribbon is suspended from a circular loop below the wing and is attached to a, gold colored, naval fouled anchor within a twisted rope circle. Backside of the circular loop has the “copyright” sign and is inscribed Coro, (?). Beautiful overall condition with just a few tiny and very insignificant tarnish spots on the lower anchor. Horizontal attaching pin with roller clasp on the backside of the wing. A Beautiful patriotic pendant. Excellent. SCARCE. $44.00 SOLD |
| One Son In Service / Eagle Sweater Pin – Sterling Silver | |
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2USH-23. Approximately 11/16-inch wide x 3/8-inch high enameled pin depicting one blue star on a white background with a red border, within a silver border. The enameled insignia is connected to an Army officer style eagle by a short length of, fancy, fine jewelry chain. Normally worn on a women’s sweater or blouse collar in recognition of having one son, or daughter, in the armed services of the United States. Backside of the enamel is embossed, “sterling.” The enamel has a horizontal pin with open wire pin catch. Very light wear and tarnish; enameling is perfect, no chips or other damage. The pin assembly is missing from the eagle, will still display quite nicely. Priced accordingly. Excellent. $20.00 SOLD |
| AAF Technical Training Command Bracelet | |
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2USH-24. 7-1/4-inch long gold-colored bracelet featuring a small, blue enameled design of the Army Air Force Technical Training Command distinctive insignia; consisting of a gold colored lamp with flame and three white ostrich plumes on a blue enameled background with motto scroll, “Sustineo Alas,” (I Sustain The Wings). This insignia is attached to a mother of pearl base set into a gold colored metal frame. Bracelet wrist chain is constructed with double strands of interlocking metal oval rings and it has a securely locking clasp. Bracelet does not appear to have been used. A real beauty. Mint condition. $35.00 |
| Coast Artillery Sweater Pin | |
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2USH-25. Gold colored Coast Artillery Insignia, 1-1/8-inch wide x 5/8-inch high, attached, by a short thin chain to a small, octagonal pin ready for engraving. Pins on backside have open loop catches. Light age and minor tarnish from handling and use. Vg. $15.00 SOLD |
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