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Found vintage enamel pin collection in display case
Janesville
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Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a small glass display case with a vintage enamel pin collection this afternoon around 2:15pm. It was sitting on the bench outside the old train depot on Main Street in Janesville, near Marco's Coffee. The case is about 6 inches tall, with a brushed brass frame and a red velvet lining. Inside are about 8 pins: a space shuttle pin, a compass pin, a ship anchor, and a tiny retro cartoon character. There's a brass tag engraved 'KB-87' on the back. If you think this is yours, message me with a description of the pins and the case, and we can arrange getting them back.
Approximate found location
Janesville
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