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BLACKINTON STERLING WW2 U.S. Public Health Service Cuff Pin Caduseus & Anchor

$ 2.64

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Condition: Excellent with slight age patina
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    Reverse is INSCRIBED "STERLING BY BLACKINTON". BLACKINTON WAS ONE OF THE FINEST WWII INSIGNIA MAKERS AND MADE MANY ITEMS FOR ALL BRANCHES OF THE SERVICE. This piece is a cuff pin made for the UNITED STATES PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (an organization similar to the Red Cross) and worn on the cuff of the dress uniform. The piece has a slight aged patina, is pin back with locking catch and measures approx. 5/8" X 5/8".  Just found, coming out of an old collection recently acquired.
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