As the soldiers came home from WW II, this is the sign that greeted them. It was put up in stores and other places where veterans might read the message that says... WELCOME BACK...WEARER OF THIS BADGE OF HONOR. YOU HAVE SERVED YOUR COUNTRY WELL. WE THANK YOU This original 1940s sign is made of tin with a cardboard easel back. It can also be hung on a wall. Measures 16 3/4 by 6 3/8 inches...

Here's a complete, old and original 1940s display card of WW II HONORABLE DISCHARGE EMBLEM pins. This came from the company that made them to be sold or given to those who served in the military. These are made of brass and have screw-on pinbacks. Card says...UNITED STATES HONORABLE DISCHARGE EMBLEM. These were affectionately called 'ruptured duck' pins. Card measures 4 1/2 by 5 1/2 inches. Each pin measures 3/4 inch across the wings by 1/2 inch high...

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 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...

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.

This old and original WW II era enamel pin is marked...U.S. ARMY...with a hanging piece that says...FORT DIX N.J. Probably a 'sweetheart' piece sent home by a soldier stationed there, the pin measures 7/8 by 1 1/8 inches. It's in excellent condition.

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 old, original 1940's WW II souvenir pin is still on the original card. Made of Sterling Silver, these MINIATURE WINGS have the insignia of the NAVAL AVIATOR. They measure 1 5/8 inches across. Card says 'KEEP 'EM FLYING'. These came out of an old N.Y.C. Times Square souvenir store that sold these to the soldiers passing through during WW II. Unused near-mint condition.

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 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.

This lot of 3 original WW II pins have the insignia of the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. It's a wheel with wings. These are made of brass...2 are still shiny like they weren't used. These have the tac-on backs. They measure about 1 inch across. All in excellent condition.