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Lapel Pin
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Lapel Pin

MakerMade by Bastian Brothers Company American, founded 1895
Date1918-1941
MediumMetal, enamel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1/2in. (1.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gennaro J. Capobianco
DescriptionGold-tone metal two-piece lapel pin. Circular design, red 5 pointed star on white ground, with blue outside border. Inscribed in blue border, "ITALIAN AMERICAN / WORLD WAR VETERANS"; inscribed just below main circle, "PAST COMMANDER". Backing has inscription of maker, mostly illegible. Screw back pin.
Object number2005.180.134
MarkingsBacking has inscription of maker, mostly illegible.InscribedAround border, "ITALIAN AMERICAN / WORLD WAR VETERANS"; inscribed just below main circle, "PAST COMMANDER".
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Gift of Audrey D. Brett and M. Adler Dobkin, 1999.164.15  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Bastian Brothers Company
    1952-1959
    Gift of Paul Accarpio, 2005.158.20-.31 © 2006 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    General Baking Company
    1930-1960s
    Gift of The Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium, 1991.136.15 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Soc…
    Bastian Brothers Company
    1914
    Gift of Carol L. Cheney, 2021.46.5, Connecticut Historical Society, No Known Copyright
    Cheney Brothers Silk Manufacturing Company
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.125  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Gennaro Capobianco
    September 1945
    Ribbon
    Whitehead and Hoag Company
    Patented 1892-1893
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.23  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1941-1959
    Lapel Pin
    Beatrice Fox
    1915-1965
    Gift of Gennaro J. Capobianco, 2005.180.127  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Dominick DeLucco
    1964
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.16  © 2008 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1920-1968
    Lapel Pin
    Beatrice Fox
    1930-1968