This is a 'sweetheart' of a vintage bracelet in more ways than one. It's an original WW II bracelet...a gift sent by a soldier to his 'sweetheart' who could have been his wife, girlfriend, mom, sister or a friend. This bracelet is made of a silver-tone chromium-like metal. The cuff band has a heart in the center and wings on the heart. The soldier was probably an Air Force 'fly boy' who helped our country win the war. Bracelet measures 7/8 inch across the heart by 5/8 wide...

Still wrapped in the original band, this OFFICIAL UNITED STATES V...-MAIL is how mail was sent to our soldiers during WW II. Pack includes 15 sheets. Each measures 5 3/4 x 9 1/4 inches (comes partly folded) and opens up to 10 3/4 inches across. This old original military stationery is in near-mint condition.

While dads were off to war in the 1940s, kids at home were playing with these original WW II theme AMERICAN TRANSFER PICTURES...an early form of temporary tattoo. This original store display card comes in the original envelope...there are 144 tattoos on the display...

This original WW II pinback shows GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR...THE MAN OF THE HOUR. MacArthur was the son of a Civil War hero and considered to be brilliant, controversial, aloof, egotistical, imperious, courageous, highly intelligent and more. The five-star U.S. Army General was dedicated to country and duty, and he was gifted with superior command ability. MacArthur's military service included important command assignments in both World Wars and the Korean War. Pin measures 1 1/4 inches across...

This old and original 1940's Sterling Silver pin is a WW II era souvenir, sold to soldiers passing through Times Square (where we bought these from the retiring store owner circa 1970). In the center of the wheel is an enameled stars and stripes emblem with anchors. We assume this is a NAVY insignia though it might be Coast Guard. Pin measures 1 5/8 inches, hanging with bow, and is still in the original box. Overall in perfect condition.

This vintage 1961 china plate was made to commemorate the CIVIL WAR CENTENNIAL...1861-1864 to 1961-1964. Featured are the names of the CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA... Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri. The plate features a Civil War soldier, the Confederate flag, rifles and other war items...

This old circa WW II spoon is enamel and silverplate...a souvenir of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Top of spoon features a flying bird, a crown and the motto...PER ARDVA AD ASTRA which means...Through Struggles to the Stars. Spoon measures 4 1/2 inches long and is in excellent condition.

This original circa late 1880's medal is from the Woman's Relief Corps, a post Civil War group who worked through local chapters to relieve the sufferings of disabled veterans, war widows, and orphans. In the North it functioned as an auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic. These groups helped with cemetery maintenance and the erection of war memorials. We have a Memorial Day-Decoration Day holiday thanks to their efforts...

This original WW II KEEP 'EM FLYING pin was made to keep morale high during the war. Pin shows the '...V_'...VICTORY symbol and of course, it's red, white and blue as is the ribbon hanging from it. Pin measures 7/8 inch across. Excellent condition.

This antique figural cannon handled letter opener is solid brass. It has its original age-tarnished patina that will polish up if you prefer it that way. Measures 10 1/4 inches long and is in fine condition.

These 2 original pins are Air Force souvenirs. One is from the Air Force Academy. The other says...McGuire A.F.B. New Jersey and shows a jet plane in the center. Pins measure 1 3/4 inches across. Both are in excellent condition.

This old soldier is made of composition. Bottom is embossed Japan. He measures 3 3/8 inches to the top of the rifle. A few age nicks to nose/hands but overall in very good condition.