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 Instituted
in 1935 with some 1,5 milllion awards issued (many variations
due to mass production in several mints). This is a rare screw-back
issued between 1936 and 1943 (from when it was on a five side
suspension). The serial number dates it between 1942-43 (no.
23880). Only 27,000 were issued. It is heavily worn with
an opening between the two flags and a flake of enamel missing
in the top of the star. The three rivets on the reverse
are actually a little suspicious and as if the number was changed
- but on balance I think that it is ok. I have one fake of this
type and version displayed after the original - note the screw
- not on base and badly soldered - no. 21636 with mint stamp
above screw).
| A | Abundant,
readily available, often in wholesale quantities. | | C | Common,
always available. Occasionally in quantity. | | R1 | Usually
available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity. |
| R2 | Scarce
to rare, less seldom available. | | R3 | Rare.
Difficult to find. | | R4 | Very
rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly
sought. | | R5 | Extremely
rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate
one. | | R6 | Of
the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain. | | R7 | Almost
never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces. |
| R8 | Never
been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain. |
| R* | Not
available for collections. | |
