Pin, Military Lapel

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Pin, Military Lapel

Entry/Object ID

11.25.9

Description

World War II Army N. S. Meyer Iron Cross Pin. Material: metal. Size: 1" x 1 1/8". The image shows a decorative pin with a shield-like shape, featuring a deep blue enameled background adorned with multiple small, gold crosses evenly distributed across its surface, while the top left corner of the pin displays a detailed depiction of a five-brick pattern containing a prominent, white Maltese cross, all outlined in gold, possibly representing a heraldic emblem or military insignia. Stamped on the back: "NSMeyer,Inc., N.Y.C."

Context

World War II Lapel Pin. The vintage N.S. Meyer pin is an enamel military pin featuring the Iron Cross design. It is an original World War II (1939-45) item from the United States. The significance of an N.S. Meyer pin featuring the Iron Cross design during World War II (1939-1945) lies in its representation of a wartime commendation and its association with German military tradition.

Collection

Cpl. Clare Anderson Collection

Cataloged By

Pfen

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1946

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Button, military uniform

Class

Personal Gear

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

April 18, 2025

Update Date

April 18, 2025