Vintage 10K Gold J. H. Monogram Red Enamel Cross Lapel Pin - M. A. F. 1956 Engraved - Boston Made - Ten Karat Gold Red Cross Brooch

This listing is for the photographed Vintage 10K Gold Stamped J. H. Monogram Initials Red Enamel Cross Lapel Pin. The back of this pin is stamped "10K Boston", indicating that it is made of 10 karat gold and was made in Boston. The back of the pin is also engraved with the initials "M. A. F 1956", more on the possible meaning of these initials and date below. The cross shaped gold pin features red enamel at its center, with a monogram for the initials J.H. set inside. Stunning vintage 10K gold brooch with an interesting history! Great addition to any collection! 

The initials and year "M.A.F. 1956" engraved on the back of this pin may be meant to commemorate the death of the five missionaries who flew to Ecuador as part of their missionary trip with the Mission Aviation Fellowship (M.A.F.), who were killed by the Waorani people on a sandbar in Ecuador on January 8th, 1956. This tragedy brought the M.A.F. organization into national headlines for the first time in its history, shining light on the dangers religious missionaries could face during their missions.

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Vintage 10K Gold J. H. Initials Red Enamel Cross Lapel Pin - M. A. F. 1959 Engraved on Back - Boston Made - Ten Karat Gold Red Cross Monogram Brooch