Octagonal C40 enamel lapel pin

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

Octagonal "C40" enamel lapel pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.14

Description

Small octagonal lapel pin with a golden (gold/gilt) finish and blue‑enamel field. Reads "C40" — a large numeral "40" set within a "C"‑shaped device — in gold against the blue. Gold border following the octagon. Pin fastener on the reverse (assumed; reverse not shown).

Use

Belonged to Anna Veltfort, who brought it with her to the United States when she moved back in 1971.

Collection

Anna Veltfort collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.2

Source or Donor

Anna Veltfort

Acquisition Method

Gift

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

C40

Dimensions

Height

1.3 cm

Width

1.3 cm

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Anna Veltfort

Notes

Owner

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Caribbean, Central America

Notes

Acquisition

Place

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Country

U.S.A.

Continent

North America

Notes

preservation

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

June 10, 2026