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    Posted 12 years ago

    scottvez
    (977 items)

    This small silver necklace drop was made out of a sterling coin set into a piece of aircraft plexiglass. The back of the plexiglass was painted red.

    This type of trench art is a typical item from Australia/ New Guinea using Australian coins. I have several similar necklaces-- some with "New Guinea" engraved on the silver.

    This was produced by locals and was very popular with US service members serving in the Pacific.

    scott

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    Comments

    1. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      love this Scott but I am a romantic so these things make me wonder who he was and how much they loved each other . Very special piece ! If only it could talk and tell us the story .
    2. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      I like to think it was a Valentine's Day gift in 1944. Probably mailed home to the wife and worn for the rest of the war!

      I wish that it came with the mailing envelope, so I knew the full story. It is kind of sad that this ever left the family, but at least it is appreciated now.

      scott
    3. Manikin Manikin, 12 years ago
      Sure would have been nice to have a name on it on back . Glad your taking care of it to pass on someday to another care giver . I always think of us collectors as care takers of the past . Great Post !
    4. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Thanks for looking scandi and kerry.

      scott
    5. scottvez scottvez, 12 years ago
      Thanks tom.

      scott
    6. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks vetraio!

      scott
    7. scottvez scottvez, 11 years ago
      Thanks valentine and doc.

      scott

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