HC&M: 3rd Marine Division lapel pin die and pins


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Name 3rd Marine Division lapel pin die and pins



Catalog ID HCM4043
Year circa 1945-1960
Description Steel die to make a 3rd Marine Division stick-pin. Stamped "3 M" (1st Marine), "MAURICE A. GAGNON CO. | PAWTUCKET,R.I." (die maker?), and "O J FOY" (crudely stamped by hand, unknown meaning).

Insignia is 1/2" tall. Die is tapered, from 2 1/8" to 2 1/2", and 1 3/8" tall.

Came with two pin, with pins soldered to back. One is fully enameled (black and red). The other is a reddish color, not sure if this is paint, enamel, or corrosion.
Added 2018-12-02 20:52:45 (updated 2024-12-05 17:53:17)
Dimensions 2.25x1.375