Description: Thank you for taking a look at my eBay auctions. Let me know if there are any World War One or World War Two medals you are looking for, or if you need an Original replacement set for lost family heirlooms, please contact me and I will list them on eBay for you! Make sure to read all of the information I have provided, I do my absolute best to identify and describe the item your bidding on. The photos are of the actual item your bidding on, consider them part of the description as well! --ORIGINAL WORLD WAR I UNITED STATES HONORABLE DISCHARGE VICTORY LAPEL PIN BUTTON, SCREW-BACK. INFORMATION: Following the First World War the War Department wanted to provide discharged veterans with a device to indicate they served honorably during "the Great War." Although the Government created a Victory Medal for the First World War, it did not think a miniature lapel pin of that medal was the best way to indicate honorable service. However, they wanted to provide an emblem that indicated the wearer was entitled to the Victory Medal. After careful consideration they developed a "Victory Lapel Button," which was a five-pointed star 5/8 inch in diameter superimposed on a laurel wreath. In the center of the star are the letters U.S. in raised letters. Two types of Victory Buttons were issued - one in silver for those who had been wounded in action, and another in bronze for all others. The Victory Lapel Button was designed by the noted sculptor Adolph A. Weinman (1870-1952), and eligibility was the same as for the Victory Medal. The buttons were issued free of charge. In some cases they were given at the time of discharge; otherwise a veteran could obtain it by taking his discharge documents to the nearest Army or Navy Recruiting Office. This simple yet beautiful lapel button was the first "honorable service" device provided to veterans, and it was very popular. All of the Medals, Badges, and Insignia in my eBay store are authentic to the time period listed, "I DO NOT" sell current issue items or reproductions "AS" Genuine items, that is a far to common problem on eBay. As the buyer you are making a investment on an Authentic period Item that will accumulate value whether you display it or give as a gift. I guarantee your satisfaction or I will refund your money and pay return shipping! Please let me know if there's anything else I can do for you! I am a collector myself and I understand the last thing you want to do after purchasing an expensive item is to then have to pay ridiculous shipping rates! That is why 99% of my auctions include FREE shipping to all 50 states. I also do my very best on international shipping, all items are shipped USPS International registered to protect myself and the items you have purchased! Thanks!
Price: 22.49 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-06T20:22:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW I (1914-18)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Region of Origin: United States
