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WORLD WAR ONE ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL HONOR EMPLOYEE
AWARD PIN – DATED 1918: Featuring the Ordnance
Department insignia, this Rock Island Arsenal “HONOR
EMPLOYEE” award lapel pin was issued by the authority of
the arsenal’s commanding officer, Colonel L.T. Hillman
on October 15, 1918. The pin is complete with both
suspension rings intact. The finish shows some wear,
indicating that it was actually worn, and probably on a
daily basis by the honoree. This may very well be a
unique, one of a kind item, or if awarded to more than
one employee, the pins are certainly rare with a very
low survival rate. (0110) $100
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