American Legion transfer decals
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Two unused transfers of the American Legion emblem.
The emblem is a circular, gold and brown sun ray border behind a blue outer ring with the text "American Legion", behind a golden wreath, behind a "U.S" star.
Previously cataloged as 95-72-3. Donate by Jane Van Dis of Saugatuck on Oct. 26, 1995. Accepted by William Kemperman
2022.16.22
These transfers were used to attached the American Legion emblem to the inside of a glass window. The emblems were once commonly seen in windows near the front door of homes or businesses that had connections to veterans, especially veterans of World War I and II. They signaled that someone in the family served and was a member of the patriotic veterans organization. Jane Van Dis' father served in WWI
unfolded
3-1/2 in
3-1/2 in
057 American Legion Post 137
American Legion, 137 Bruner-Frehse Post, SaugatuckAmerican Legion Auxillary, Bruner-Frehse Post
World War I 1914-1918
03/01/2022
03/07/2022