WWII U.S. Office of Censorship Lapel Pin – “Silentium Victoriam Accelerat”Vintage WWII U.S. War Service / Office of Censorship employee lapel pin.This is an interesting wartime U.S. home-front piece featuring the Office of Censorship emblem. The front reads:“U.S. WAR SERVICE”
“OFFICE OF CENSORSHIP”
“SILENTIUM VICTORIAM ACCELERAT”The Latin motto translates approximately to “Silence speeds victory.”The badge has an aged/darkened metal appearance and the original-style horizontal pin-back fastening mechanism. The reverse is unmarked.Era: WWII, approximately 1941–1945
Manufacturer: Unmarked/unknown
Material: Metal; exact composition has not been professionally tested
Condition: Vintage/aged condition with surface patina and wear consistent with age. Please see photos for condition and details.A great piece for a WWII militaria, U.S. home-front, political history, censorship, or historical insignia collection.Please examine all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.
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