HISTORIC AND BEAUTIFUL “WOMEN’S LAND ARMY OF AMERICA 1918” BUTTON FROM HAKE COLLECTION.
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Winning Bid:
$335.22 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
9
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 9, 2011 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #204 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1446 in auction 204
Value Code:
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Item Description
1.25” with Ehrman of Mass. lightly worn but readable backpaper. Pictures criss-crossed farm implements over wheat shocks all with rim design of multicolor fruits and vegetables. This group was both a British and American civilian organization devoted to replacing male farm workers who had gone to war with women. The group represented by this button is the subject of a book titled “Fruits Of Victory: The Women’s Land Army Of America In The Great War” by Elaine F. Weiss; Potomac Books. Button is Exc. and displays Mint. One of three examples we’ve seen in 4 decades. Our last exceeded $200.00. Comes with Hake's COA.
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