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The listing, U.S. MAIL Pin? has ended.

Not sure what this is, but i has US on mail bag/back pack. It is made of metal, no markings on back. Please comment if you know more about what this is!! Thanks and happy bidding!! Listia rules apply.

Questions & Comments

This is a war time propaganda pin, WWII I believe. It was to show support of US troups.

Mar 8th, 2013 at 6:15:27 PM PST by

Well the gun, I guess, that makes sense. Thank you for the info!! Thats cool!

Mar 8th, 2013 at 10:36:15 PM PST by

F&W&B

Mar 9th, 2013 at 7:49:05 PM PST by

Awesome! Thank you! fb

Mar 9th, 2013 at 10:22:13 PM PST by

Good Old 'Uncle Sam'

Mar 12th, 2013 at 6:46:12 PM PDT by

Yes, he is a popular guy! Lol

Mar 12th, 2013 at 7:50:52 PM PDT by

Nice piece!! Bidding on this one!! :)

Mar 12th, 2013 at 11:25:45 PM PDT by

Hey! Good to see you! Good luck!

Mar 13th, 2013 at 3:18:33 AM PDT by

Hi Sweetie! Good to see you,too :) I have to ask--where'd you find this one?? :)

Mar 13th, 2013 at 5:25:23 AM PDT by

Was in a box of stuff I bought! I saw it in the bottom of box and that was the reason I bought the whole thing for $10.00. Did I do good?

Mar 13th, 2013 at 6:20:34 AM PDT by

I was thinking about what red73 said this being a WWI pin...did a little research and I'm thinking it may be a bit older. There are very similar images of "Uncle Sam going off to Cuba" for the Spanish-American War...any thoughts???

Mar 13th, 2013 at 5:30:29 AM PDT by

I know nothing!!!!! LOL

Mar 13th, 2013 at 6:18:57 AM PDT by

Lol :) I think you done good--I'd have done the same thing :) what is it made of?

Mar 13th, 2013 at 7:55:22 AM PDT by

; )

Mar 13th, 2013 at 6:49:10 PM PDT by

Doh! Metal :)

Mar 13th, 2013 at 7:56:07 AM PDT by

Lol, yes its not real thick though, it will bend .

Mar 13th, 2013 at 8:21:01 AM PDT by

I am curious about the fastener...pins (as in lapel,etc.) don't normally have screws..it's almost like it was part of a larger piece...maybe?? This is going to make for an interesting research project after I win it ;)

Mar 13th, 2013 at 8:02:29 AM PDT by

It just has a round like knob sticking out! IM not sure either! Hope you get it and let me know when you find out!

Mar 13th, 2013 at 8:16:03 AM PDT by

Oh, ok. I thought that was a screw. I'll find out what it is ....eventually :)

Mar 13th, 2013 at 8:22:33 AM PDT by

No its not a screw, maybe was made to fit in like a button whole?

Mar 13th, 2013 at 8:25:56 AM PDT by

This could be civil war or Spanish American!
I'm no expert but it looks old to me!
Very nice piece anyway!

Mar 13th, 2013 at 3:32:52 PM PDT by

yea I saw acouple on ebay, the didnt know for sure either! But those werent red, just metal.

Mar 13th, 2013 at 6:48:59 PM PDT by

Found this listing on EBay!
This pin shows Uncle Sam carrying a rifle with a backpack that has US written on it. It measures 1 1/4" tall. It still has it's original red paint and is in excellent condition. I don't know if this was a cracker jack toy, it was in a bag of early Cracker jack items which I also have up for auction. It dates probably to the early 1900's!
So, really still a mystery!

Mar 13th, 2013 at 3:37:45 PM PDT by

Thank you for the post!

Mar 13th, 2013 at 6:47:48 PM PDT by

Its a WW2 promotional pin. Passed out along with Uncle Sam "I want you!" posters. These and tons of other propaganda were given out to encourage people to enlist in the military. This pin was probably given out at a recruiters office. It would be 1942-1945 in age. They really pushed enlistment after pearl harbor in 1941. Really cool peice.

Mar 13th, 2013 at 7:08:07 PM PDT by

Awesome!! Thank you for the info!! and for taking a look!!!

Mar 14th, 2013 at 5:30:39 AM PDT by

nice auction

Mar 14th, 2013 at 7:47:05 PM PDT by

Thank you very much!

Mar 14th, 2013 at 8:54:31 PM PDT by

MY late husband could tell you exactly what it is and when and how many were made. He was a walking history encyclopedia. I miss that now.

Mar 15th, 2013 at 4:51:55 AM PDT by

; )

Mar 15th, 2013 at 5:54:25 AM PDT by

Awe sorry for your loss! I've learned alot with everyones bit of info! This has been an interesting auction! Thanks for your comment, and prayers for your recovery from your loss, they'll always be in our hearts, I just lost my mom 2 months ago, so sad! Just have t remember they are in a better place! God bless, hun!

Mar 15th, 2013 at 5:49:13 AM PDT by

U.S. MAIL Pin? is in the Antiques category