Description: Vintage WWII Unsigned Coro Eagle Star Brooch PinThis is otherwise known as "The Ruptured Duck" or "Honorable Service Lapel Button"*,Awarded for honorable military service between June 9, 1925 and December 31, 1946 Female WWII Service Member of the U.S. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, Women's Army Corps, WASPS, SPARS, WAVES, Marines would have worn this brooch The Gold Tone Eagle has Clear Rhinestones in her Breast and Wing TipsThe Silver Tone Circle has Blue Rhinestone StarsMeasures 2 1/8" at widest, just over 1 1/2" tall, weighs 29.6 grams(compare to my other WWII unsigned Coro Brooch - Victory for Democracy)Solid, Riveted Construction, Good Ready to Wear Vintage Condition, All Rhinestones Present,Secure Pin Closure. Some Pitting to the Metal - more visible to the naked eye than in the photos,doesn't detract from this super rare piece - the only one I've owned/seen in thirty years of collecting Check out my other Vintage WWII, Patriotic & Political Jewelry in Both/Various Jewelry & Collectibles Categories, someseen in last photos, this auction for WWII Ruptured Duck Jewelry Brooch only. *(Obsolete) the Honorable Service Lapel Button designed by Anthony de Francisci wasissued for wear on the left lapel of civilian clothing upon discharge...even though it depicts an eagle,...the breast appears ruptured...thought to have been so poorly designed as to resemble a duck rather thanan eagle..." Wikipedia Honorable Service Lapel Pin Auction Payments due within 2 days of closing bid unless other arrangements have been made by contacting me.If you are going to bid on other items that don’t end within 2 days of one another, Don’t Pay the Invoice until you are done bidding. Within reason,please. Just message me if more than four days.If purchasing more than one BIN item, place in the shopping cart before checking out to receive automatic combined shipping.Combined shipping is highest shipping cost on first item, then $1.00 for each additional item; will be automatically applied to your order.Any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Price: 139.99 USD
Location: Media, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-04T16:14:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.75 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Occasion: WWII, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, WWII Victory
Color: Gold
Main Stone Color: Blue
Year Manufactured: 1940-1949
Metal: Unknown
Main Stone: Rhinestone
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Coro
Setting Style: Pavé
Type: Brooch
Era: Retro (1935-1950)
Main Stone Shape: Round
Theme: WWII Women in Service
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country of Origin: United States
