HC&M: 2nd Marine Division lapel pin die and pin


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Name 2nd Marine Division lapel pin die and pin



Catalog ID HCM4045
Year circa 1945-1960
Description Steel die to make a 2nd Marine Division stick-pin. Stamped "2 M" (2nd 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 a single example pin, chrome plated and enameled with yellow and red. The pin soldered to the back is bent.
Added 2018-12-02 20:55:44 (updated 2024-12-05 17:53:03)
Dimensions 2.25x1.375