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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Victory Pin
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Victory Pin

Artifact IDMO 1944.60.8
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Maker
Date1943
Mediummetal (silver), metal
Dimensionsoverall H 1 3/4 in x W 1 1/2 in (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionA small silver pin in the form of a "V". Set onto the middle of the "V" is an extremely worn British Queen Victoria silver crown coin. On the reverse of the pin is an inscription that reads: 1st Reserve Brigade. 1943. A.L.
Historical NoteEleanor Roosevelt received letters and small gifts from many servicemen and women during World War II. This silver “Victory” pin was given to the First Lady by "Sergeant A. Lazarus, 1st Reserve Brigade" on August 25, 1943.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGift Items and Commemorative Artifacts (National Archives Identifier 782690)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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