Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.21 © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Lapel Pin

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox (American, 1887 - 1968)

Date1945-1965

MediumPlated metal

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 5/8 x 5/8in. (1.6 x 1.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro

Object number1986.213.21

DescriptionA gold-tone lapel pin, in the shape of a shield next to and slightly overlapping a circle. The shield on the right has a representation of a menorah framed by two laurel branches with the word Israel in Hebrew writing underneath The disk at the left has a flame at the center and the letters "U J A" at the top. There are more laurels beneath the circle and above the shield. On the back, the pin is secured by a C catch.

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