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1898 Celebratory Pinback OUR NATION'S HERO DEWEY.

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1898 Celebratory Pinback OUR NATION'S HERO DEWEY.

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Celebratory Pinback "OUR NATION'S HERO. DEWEY."
c. 1898 Spanish American War, Sepia Cello Celebratory Pinback Button, "OUR NATION'S HERO. DEWEY." with Pinback, Very Fine.
This sepia Cello Pinback Button measures about 1.5" in diameter. Minor tone and wear no interior text. Central image of Spanish American War hero Admiral George Dewey with text, "OUR NATION'S HERO. - DEWEY." Original pin intact.

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1898 Celebratory Pinback OUR NATION'S HERO DEWEY.

Name: 1898 Celebratory Pinback OUR NATION'S HERO DEWEY.
SKU: 162476488
Price: 60 USD
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