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Thrift Store Find

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OBIO

Retired SOH Admin
A couple of days ago, I was in a little thrift store here in town....and bought what was labeled as a "WWII Ship Builders War Service Button" for $12.99. Turns out, the service medal is actually from WWI. Here's a pic of one like mine....stole the pic from the internet...not my pic...using it without permission....I know...I am a BAD man.

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The button I bought is a lot less pretty....very grimy, lots of patina, looks like it has been kept in the bottom of a bacon grease can for half a century...and that is how it is going to stay....not going to clean it at all.

Tim
 
OBIO said:
A couple of days ago, I was in a little thrift store here in town....and bought what was labeled as a "WWII Ship Builders War Service Button" for $12.99. Turns out, the service medal is actually from WWI. Here's a pic of one like mine....stole the pic from the internet...not my pic...using it without permission....I know...I am a BAD man.

View attachment 83294

The button I bought is a lot less pretty....very grimy, lots of patina, looks like it has been kept in the bottom of a bacon grease can for half a century...and that is how it is going to stay....not going to clean it at all.

Tim
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You should take it to action auction on PBS TV or Pawn Stars and get it appraised ! :icon_lol:
 
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