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30s 10K Gold LINCOLN GENERAL HOSPITAL Nursing School Pin-Nurse/Nebraska/Sorority

DIMENSIONS:

"LGH" pin: 5/8" x 5/8". 3.3 grams.

Nurse caduceus pin: 5/16" tall x 1/4" wide. .5 grams.

Total weight: 3.8 grams.

DESCRIPTION:

Vintage nursing school pin. In the style of a sorority pin.

By JOSTEN'S. Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing, Lincoln, Nebraska (1927-1976). 10k yellow gold, black enamel, prong-set seed pearls. "LGH". With attached 14k yellow gold chapter-type pin in the form of a nurse caduceus. Both pins with hinged pin back and safety catch. All original.

Maker's marks: the "LGH" pin has a Josten's trademark and "10K"; the caduceus pin is unmarked but XRF tests as 14k.

Other markings: the "LGH" pin is engraved on back with initials "B.D.A.".

Circa 1930. USA.

CONDITION:

Both pins are in excellent original condition. No damage. No significant wear. No repairs/restorations.

No bends, breaks, scuffs, mars, dents, dings. No chips or losses to the enamel. No significant scratches or rubs. (Any appearance otherwise is due to reflections.)

On very close inspection you may detect some light typical handling wear: scattered very fine/superficial rubs and scratches. Nothing at all significant or conspicuous.

The hinged pin and catch on both pins are functional with no issues.