Greetings! You are purchasing a forty and eight 40/8 veterans organization pin originally belonging to A. J. Haile who went by "Josh" who lived in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This pin features a soldier next to a train car with a man and horse in the train car. The side of the train car reads 40 Hommes 8 Chevaux which means 40 people or 8 horses. The writing is in French and is in reference to World War 1 where soldiers and horses were moved to the front lines by rail. The pin was produced by the IJWU, the International Jewelry Workers Union. Shipping will be $5.50. I guarantee my description as accurate so buy with confidence!
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