Vintage enamel pin set, two 1980s pins
Description
I lost my vintage enamel pin set yesterday around 4pm near Wealthy Street SE and Grand River Ave in Grand Rapids. The set includes two 1980s pins: a gold sunburst with a tiny blue enamel center, and a silver ship wheel pin with a small dent on the rim. They were in a clear plastic sleeve inside a mint-condition collector's card from a small shop; the card reads 'Nova Collectibles, 1985'. This little duo is part of my weekend hobby and carries sentimental value because my aunt gave me a similar pin hand-me-down years ago. If anyone found them, please reach out—I'd be incredibly grateful to have them back for my display.
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