markings: 263339 Forbidden – Penalty for misuse 500 dollars or six months imprisonment; General Services pin – white metal with red and blue. This pin was given to those who had or were serving to be worn on civilian dress signifying that the person had served during the war.
Back side of General Service screw pin, with service number on top, and text below screw stating: "PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT"
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