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History & Notes: Ruth Lawrence (donor) worked in Kaiser shipyards in Portland from Jan. 1943 to Aug. 1945. Ruth grew up in Sunny Slope near Marsing and returned to Idaho after WWII where she married Eugene Quintieri.
Description: Lapel pin given by U.S. Maritime Commission, pin denotes "AWARD OF MERIT SHIPS FOR VICTORY MARITIME COMMISSION," silver, red and blue finish shows American eagle V for victory. No maker's name.
Object Number: 2009.007.0003
Object: pin, lapel
Category: Personal Gear
Circa: 1940
Materials: silver
Donor: Quintieri, Ruth
Description: Lapel pin given by U.S. Maritime Commission, pin denotes "AWARD OF MERIT SHIPS FOR VICTORY MARITIME COMMISSION," silver, red and blue finish shows American eagle V for victory. No maker's name.
Object Number: 2009.007.0003
Object: pin, lapel
Category: Personal Gear
Circa: 1940
Materials: silver
Donor: Quintieri, Ruth
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