Depicting a sailboat with sails billowing in the wind and pennant flying, this charming pin commemorates the 1939 World’s Fair that celebrated the completion of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The hull is enameled orange and black, the sails are white enamel, and the pennant is enameled in 2 shades of blue. The foresail reads SAN FRANCISCO BAY and the mainsail says GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 1939. The metal is silver-tone. C-clasp holds well.
Measures 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 inches.
Excellent vintage condition.
Depicting a sailboat with sails billowing in the wind and pennant flying, this charming pin commemorates the 1939 World’s Fair that celebrated the completion of the Golden Gate and Bay Bridges. The hull is enameled orange and black, the sails are white enamel, and the pennant is enameled in 2 shades of blue. The foresail reads SAN FRANCISCO BAY and the mainsail says GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 1939. The metal is silver-tone. C-clasp holds well.
Measures 1-1/4 x 1-1/2 inches.
Excellent vintage condition.