Vintage 1946 Art Deco MCM marked gold tone B lapel pin/M brooch

The history of the Ballou Reg’d jewelry brand is closely connected with one of the oldest American jewelry companies BA Ballou & Co., founded in 1876. Located in the jewelry capital of the United States, East Providence, Rhode Island it was the family-owned company. Run by six generations of designers, it started with its founder Barton Allan Ballou (1835-1922). During WWII, they produced 300 million badges for the Armed Forces, for & received the “Army-Navy Efficiency Award”. Please take a good look and consider the photos as part of the description. Please ask any and all questions you may have before purchasing. Bundle discounts on multiple items! Check my other listings for vintage sterling silver. 925, 950, gold, 10k, 14k, 24k, abalone, abstract, agate, Amber, amethyst, anniversary, antique, aquamarine, bead, beaded, birthday, bling, blue, bold, box, bracelet, brass, brooch, chain, China, clip on earrings, chipped, Christmas gift, cocktail, copper, costume, crushed, crystal, cubic zirconia, cuff, cz, dangle, double, earring, domed, engagement, estate, etched, fall, fishhook, JW9057