Antique Vintage Deco buying Gold Filled GF American Legion 1934 Medal Pin Brooch 38.5g

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Listing description by: Angela A.

The Piece

Markings: "St. Louis Button Co St. Louis MO" on the back of the brooch, tested, and guaranteed

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Item measurements:
-Total length: 4.59"
-Width: 1.92"
-Medal measurements: 1.78" length, 1.42" width

Notable features:
-handmade during the Art Deco era by the St. Louis Button Co.
-composed of a 14k gold filled over base metal, as well as a smaller copper brooch
-the brooch features the emblem of the American Legion, adorned with blue enamel
-the words "Annual Convention" are also present on the brooch, as well as an empty compartment (which may have held a name plate) surrounded -by a Greek Key design
-a woven silk blue, red, yellow, purple, and green ribbon was strung on the brooch, adorned with a smaller copper brooch that reads "Delegate"
dangling at the bottom of the brooch is a medal depicting a jumping fish with a city and lighthouse in the background
-the medal states "1934" and "Astoria Oregon" which may have been the hometown of the delegate
-completed with a pin stem and open "c" clasp for secure wear

Damage: Age appropriate wear. The original name plate appears to be missing from the brooch, but this does not affect wear. There is minor wear to the gold filled over base metal in some areas, but this does not affect wear and is not immediately noticeable when worn. The price has been reduced to reflect this.

*This listing is for the item only. All display boxes and/or photography props do not come with your purchase.*


The History

The Art Deco era is famous for being the "Gatsby" or "Roaring Twenties" era. A lot of gorgeous and timeless designs in jewelry came out of this period. Jewelry from this period was most often crafted between 1920 and 1940. Art Deco jewelry sometimes featured white gold or platinum, geometric designs, European cut diamonds, filigree, and calibre cut stones that are specially cut to fit the design of the piece. During the Art Deco period jewelers often made jewelry upon custom order, this buying would usually take weeks to months to completely craft by hand.

Gold filled jewelry consists of an outer solid gold layer over a metal base, and 5% of its weight should be derived from gold. This solid layer of gold is laid over a base of sterling silver or some other kind of metal to produce a high-quality gold look.



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