438: 1940s TEDDY BEAR COVERED WITH PERIOD BUTTONS & BADGES

A semi-plush jointed rust colored bear covered with iconic markers representative of American culture around World War Two. There are pin-back buttons encouraging the purchase of War Bonds, or supporting the pre-1956 Washington Nationals, Davy Crockett Pin, a Winchester Youth Corps Marksman Pin, Cincinnati Red Legs (as they were called beginning in 1953) and many more.
Measures 10 inches sitting.
Good condition.
Provenance: The 45-year collection of Michael and Donna Hayes, West Plains, Missouri.
$75 - $150