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Red Cross 7 Liberty Loan Pin from World War I

Title

Red Cross 7 Liberty Loan Pin from World War I

Description

Round Liberty Loan pins had a metal pin-back. The pin is blue with a white “V” in the center. White text reads “Liberty Loan.” A red, white, and blue plastic ribbon is attached to the pin. Blue text on the white portion reads “Volunteer.”
Liberty Loans were part of the U.S. government’s effort to sell war bonds (also known as Liberty Bonds) during World War I to defray the expense of war. These bonds were issued by the U.S. Treasury. The First Liberty Bond Act was passed by Congress on April 24, 1917, and the bonds began issuance shortly thereafter.
Much like the use of military insignia to identify its wearer (by association with an organization) and his/her achievements, these pins and buttons were meant to be worn by Americans on the home front during World War I to show their membership in an organization and/or their contribution to a particular war effort, such as the United War Work Campaign. The pins and buttons displayed the wearer’s patriotism and generosity and undoubtedly also served to prompt others to become similarly involved in the various war efforts. There are Red Cross volunteer pins here as well.

Publisher

State Library of iowa

Date

1918

Contributor

This Red Cross 7 Liberty Loan Pin from World War I was a gift of Lucille Quigley McIntyre in April 1996.

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact the Ankeny Area Historical Society

Format

pdf

Type

still image

Identifier

96.2.24

Coverage

World War I

Original Format

Pins

File Name

Red_Cross_Liberty_Pins0015.pdf

Repository

Ankeny Area Historical Society Museusm

Contact information.

Ankeny Area Historical Society - Phone (515) 965-5795

Digital item created

2017-03-08