RARE WARTIME PLASTIC Vtg WWII US Military Brother Pin For Sale

Here is an interesting historical exception to keep in mind regarding WWII jewelry: [1]

• The Metal Shortage: During World War II, metals like copper and brass were heavily restricted and rationed for military production (like bullet casings). [1]

Wartime Plastics: Because of these shortages, some homefront sweetheart pins from the 1940s were manufactured out of early forms of plastic, such as celluloid or Lucite. These plastic variants are usually noticeably thick, lightweight, and have their designs painted directly onto the surface rather than embedded as smooth glass enamel. [1, 2, 3]

3/4 inch