Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2001.01.033
Accession#:
2001.01
Credit Line:
Donated by Joan Harju.
Object Name:
Pin, Fraternal
Title:
VFW 20 Year Lapel Pin, 1970
Date:
1970
Description:
Lapel pin in gold tone color with tension back fastener commemorates 20 years with VFW. Center of pin has embossed emblem of US Military (Eagle w/ spread wings) surrounded by blue circular band with words "VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARDS OF THE U.S." Radiating out from band are 4 red and white arms of a cross. Bottom arm extends to include number "20" with blue background. Embossed on back of pin is old sailing shop(?) — maker's mark(?)
Notes:
Preserved by donor's husband, Leonard Harju, who served in the Navy during the Korean War. He joined the VFW in early 1950s, while stationed in Kodiak. Pin would be for 1950s — early 1970s.
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