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Expand your historical display case or add fresh, high-demand inventory to your resale store with this exceptional vintage lot of over 30 mixed organization lapel pins, merit tokens, and fraternal badges. Beautifully arranged down a green felt display backing, this collection operates as a genuine cultural time capsule that holds strong appeal for historical researchers, booth operators, and dedicated pinback hobbyists.
The upper section of the display opens with a silver-tone "Moose 100 Celebration 88" liberty bell design, flanked by a scalloped gold-tone "Adirondack Mts." outdoor emblem. Right below these sits an arched multi-colored "DAD" rainbow pin, an abstract geometric multi-color enamel square crest, a rectangular gold "YMCA" sunburst token, a small oval '76 anniversary marker, and a beautifully inlaid triangular Southwestern-style stone pin.
Moving down the center file, the collection introduces classic fraternal emblems and patriotic themes. This segment features a colorful triangular secret society badge, a four-leaf clover "Student" shield, and a circular gold "Pap Loyal Order of Moose" portrait medal. These are followed by an elegant three-dimensional golden bee charm, a mini crown, and a gold-plated United States map insignia reading "National NFSM 1983." The middle section wraps up with pairs of crossed flags—including an American flag flying beside a South Carolina palmetto state banner, and a '76 Liberty Bell flag set against an official 4-H emblem.
The lower half focuses heavily on community achievement, regional identity, and commemorative milestones. Highlights here include a heavy bronze "Florence County South Carolina" medallion stamped with a central fleur-de-lis, an "Eager-1" telephone/machinery piece, a colorful "Majority" arched ribbon standard, and a vintage "100" year anniversary symbol featuring stylized interlocked hands. Nearby rests a mini American Legion crest, a premium blue-and-gold corded Kiwanis International circle, a long horizontal golden figure pin, and a crisp bronze multi-point Veterans of Foreign Wars Maltese cross badge.
The final baseline tier concludes with a blue-and-white "Merit" cross shield, a detailed rectangular 4-H "Electric Program" achievement award, a circular "Inter-Continental Hotels" logo pin, an ornate white-enamel "Baptist S.S." Sunday School cross-and-crown badge, an octagonal "Opti-Mrs Olympia Hts." medal, and a second map-shaped "National NFSM Member" piece dated 1947. This grouping offers immense historical variety and individual item depth, making it perfect for custom sorting or immediate display.
• Excellent Variety for Secondary Markets: An actionable wholesale collection crafted for antique dealers or online resellers looking to split pieces into targeted sub-niches like historic youth groups, military veteran items, or South Carolina regional souvenirs. • Quality Mid-Century Details: Features authentic period manufacturing including kiln-fired cloisonné glass work, intricate die-stamping, and multi-piece chain link accent bars. • Rich Presentation Elements: Features an array of bright geometric borders, deep antiqued bronze finishes, silver plating, and specialized figural castings from industrial machinery to state flags. • Fastened Securely for Shipping: All badges remain anchored directly to the felt strip, keeping the collection uniform and safe from shifting or scratching during transit.
Condition
Pre-owned (Vintage).
• All pieces are in honest, untouched vintage condition, exhibiting a typical range of light surface scuffs, reverse-side metal patina, and minor oxidation appropriate for age.
• The colorful enamel sections, stamped typography, scrollwork borders, and historic date markings remain bright, clear, and perfectly legible.
• Attachment closures on the back vary by era and manufacturer; the collection includes traditional safety-pin clasps, straight stick-pins, and standard functional clutch backings.