WWII American Legion 24th National Convention/1942 Duluth, MN/ "V for Victory" - $22 - (Minneapolis, MN)

1942 (WWII)American Legion ID Pinfor the24th Annual Convention Auxiliary 40 ET 8Duluth, MN--Pin, Ribbon, Fob This American Legion ID pin with ribbon was designed for the organization's 24th Annual Convention, held only eight months after the USA entered WW2 (8/2-5/1942). The manufacturer of the pin is stamped on the reverse of the fob: Bastian & Ros. Co, Rochester, NY. The entire pin, including the fob, ribbon and pin back ID section, measures approximately 3.5" in length. The bottom (fob) measures approximately 1.5" x 1.25". The design of the pin is dominated by a large "V" (for Victory) and the Morse Code sign for that letter(... - / dot, dot, dot, dash). These symbols were widely used in the United States during WWII and were shorthand for patriotism. The convention was held in Duluth, Minnesota (in the region of that State known as "the Arrowhead"). The pin shows the outline of the State. At the bottom is the affiliation of the owner of the pin, whose name appears in the pin back section over the ribbon: Auxiliary 40 ET 8/ Dept of/ Minnesota/ Aug. 2-5, 1942. Please see our photos. We gladly answer questions or supply additional photographs. We ask that you make your inquiries prior to bidding. SHIPPING AND CONDITIONS:All our offerings are carefully packed, but we advise buyers to take out insurance. We cannot be responsible for uninsured items.We request payment within two days of the auction's close.Your address must be current with eBay. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: We ask international buyers to contact us regarding shipping costs prior to bidding.

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