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Camp Shelby sweetheart pin

During World War II, many women wore “sweetheart” jewelry incorporating the insignia of loved ones serving in the armed forces. This World War II-era pin features a pennant with “Camp Shelby” and the insignia of the US Army.

Camp Shelby pennant pins inspired by this piece of jewelry in MAFM’s collection can be purchased in the Museum’s Gift Shop.

Source:Gift of Lanny N. Harrison
Time Period:1921-1940
Related Conflict:World War II
Display Status:This artifact is on view in the World War II Gallery.

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