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Pin, Lapel

Object Name:
Pin, Lapel
Object ID:
2018.049.08
Creator:
Robbins Company
Place of Origin:
Attleboro, MA
Date:
1917-1919
Description:
Military lapel pin, World War I. Owned by George G. Lee (1892-1976) of Concord, NH. Gold aviator's wings, with "ASV" in gold on black shield in center. Threaded post on reverse, with circular clasp stamped "ROBBINS CO / ATTLEBORO MASS".
Material:
Metal
Gold
Dimensions:
H-0.2 W-1.1 D-0.3 Dia-0.5 inches
Provenance:
George Gilbert Lee (1892-1976) of Concord, NH, served in France during World War I. He was a member of the 9th Company, 2nd Regiment, Air Service Mechanics. He later worked as an auto mechanic in Concord.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dick and Alna Stevens
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