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This vintage pin was given to animators from the Disney Studio that worked during World War II for the War Department creating insignia and other materials.
It depicts the Navy Seabee inside a wreath. It is sterling silver and has a brooch type clasp. This may well be the first "cast member" pin.
I found out the origins of this pin during an appraisal provided by Gary Sohmers at PBS' Antique's Roadshow.
NB: While Disney artists did not design the Seabee's Fighting Bee, during the War they did design emblems for around 10 Seabee units.
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