Sweetheart & Military Jewelry World - War II (WWII)

Korean War trench art ring made of brass to commemorate the military conflict. The face of the ring has the engraved word Korea and it measures 5/8" wide by almost 5/8" high. This ring is a size 10 and is in very good vintage condition with minor signs of wear.

WWII trench art ring made of 800 silver to commerate the battle of Manilla in the Philippines campaign. The front of the ring has a fancy engraved design and the word Manilla and the date 1945. This ring is a size 11-1/4 and is in good vintage condition with minor signs of wear. Please click on the main image to see all 3 photos of the ring.

Here is the perfect gift for someone who collects vintage charms and has a loved one in the US Navy. The front of the charm features the US Navy insignia. It is made of gold plated sterling silver and measures 3/4" across. Condition is excellent for the "new-old-stock" charm that is MIC (mint on card). Griffith made a quality charm, you will not be disappointed!

Genuine WWII United States Army good conduct medal on ribbon. This bronze medal measures 1 1/4 inches in diameter and the front has an eagle on a closed book and sword, encircled by the words "EFFICIENCY HONOR FIDELITY". On the reverse is a five-pointed star and a scroll between the words "FOR GOOD" and "CONDUCT", surrounded by a wreath formed by a laurel branch on the left and an oak branch on the right. This World War II item is in excellent condition with no problems to note.

To acknowledge the efforts of the men and women that worked in the manufacturing plants during the war, the government created a production award system. The Army Navy "E" award pins were given out between 1942-1945. There were 4,283 plants, approximately half a million workers, that received the Army-Navy E Award representing about 5% of the total number of plants that performed war work. This Pin is 1 inch wide and 3/8 inches high. The back is marked "Army Navy Production Award Design Pat 134959". It is in excellent condition with no damage and the clasp works fine. The award card itself was never filled out and is in very good condition with light soiling.

Nice circulated silver coin from the Philippines (Filipinas) . The coin contains 4.0000 g., .750 SILVER, .0965 oz. ASW! This 20 CENTAVOS coin from THE PHILIPPINES, issued in 1944 at the Denver Mint during WWII. Obverse depicts female blacksmith, value and origin. Reverse depicts arms of United States administration, date and legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A terrific bit of coinage in SILVER from the WWII period of the Philippines. The coin is in good condition with fairly minimal marks and a strong strike. It was most likely brought back to the U.S.A. by a returning WWII era GI.

This is a 8mm by 33.5mm German WWI 1914 ICSC and ICFC, Hindenburg War Cross, and Black Wound Badge Medal Recipient's lapel button. This is a fairly hard to find item. It is silver plated brass with black enamel. It has no maker marks.

Genuine WWII arms qualification badge, US Army Marksman and 2nd Class Gunner, rifle. The back of the Badge is marked Sterling and the Rifle tab is also marked sterling. This badge is a piece of American History! Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Genuine WWII arms qualification badge, US Army Marksman and 2nd Class Gunner, Machine Gun. The back of the Badge is marked Sterling and the Rifle tab is made of base metal. This badge is a piece of American History! Condition is very good with no problems to note.

Great sterling silver figural spoon, featuring a West Point Cadet. He is wonderfully detailed on both the front and the back. This spoon measures 4.25" long, weighs 1/2 ounce, and is hallmarked for Watson. It is in wonderful condition and will arrive already polished.

Vintage E Award pin in sterling silver with enamel by Dodge of Chicago. The Army Navy "E" award pins were given out between 1942-1945. There were 4‚283 plants‚ approximately half a million workers‚ that received the Army-Navy E Award representing about 5% of the total number of plants that performed war work. This Pin is 1-1/4 inch wide and 5/8 inches high. The back is marked "Army Navy Production Award Sterling Dodge Inc Chicago". This is one version of the E Award that I look for, its sterling with real enamel, as opposed to plated medal with red, white, and blue paint, and substantial with great workmanship. It is in excellent condition with no damage and the clasp works fine.

Military lapel pin for WW2 veterans that were honorably discharged. It fits in the buttonhole of the garment. It is called the Ruptured Duck. This pin measures 5/8 x 1/2 inch and condition is very good.

This is a vintage 7x10 hand colored photo of a WWII Army soldier and his girlfriend. The colors in this photo are typical of hand colored photo from the 1940's. It is in very good condition with no creases but has been trimmed from the original 8x10 size. As printed by the photographer, the details at the bottom of the photo are less clear and somewhat hazy. A great WWII item for your collection and a compelling image!

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Rare WWII trench art ring made of 800 silver to commerate campaign on New Guinea. The ring is engraved with the words New Guinea 1944. The face of the ring measures 5/8" wide by 5/8" high and it weighs 7.4 grams. It is a size 9-3/4 and in very good vintage condition.

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Vintage 1950's Korean war era sweetheart pendant with the insigna of the U.S. Army. It is made of sterling silver and is accented with marcascite and mother of pearl. It measures 7/8" by 5/8" with a plain back and is marked Sterling. It comes on a 18" sterling silver chain and is in like new condition. Together both pieces weigh 9.1 grams.

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This is a vintage Army pin for 20 years service accented with red enamel. It is marked "Sterling" and measures slightly over 1/2" by 1/2". Condition is excellent with no problems to note.