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3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection
3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection

3 WW2 US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins set collection

$ 47.49

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 60 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

    Description

    set of 3 WWII US Maritime Commission Ships for Victory Merit Award Pins
    Awarded to workers in shipyards that met or exceeded their schedules for ship construction.
    superb condition; ships 1st class
    ITEM LOCATION; bag 69
    F
    rom January 1941 and reaching mass appeal in July 1941, “V for Victory” was championed by the Allies as a sign of resistance and opposition to the Axis powers that had overrun most of Europe. The U. S. Maritime Commission tapped into this lexicon by inventing the “Ships for Victory insignia” – the center of which was the “Maritime Eagle” – which suited the patriotism demanded of Americans. The symbol was emblazoned on posters, pins, and flags. President Roosevelt liked it so much he had it modified and placed on a stamp a few months after its unveiling
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