O.J.J. lapel pin?

[oddcoins]

Hello!

I dug this in Portland Oregon yesterday. O.J.J. ~ Oregon Journal Juniors. 37 millimeters wide and 12 millimeters tall ~ made of bronze or copper.

What years were these lapen pins issued? Who issued them?

THANKS!
Neil

 

[River Rat]

Neil, look what I found! B16 Vintage Oregon Journal Juniors Wings Pin | eBay

 

[duggap]

STUMPTOWNBLOGGER: OREGON JOURNAL JUNIORS FOR "V" DAY

And this site will give you some history on them.

 

[bigfoot1]

It would appear that late 1940s was when distrubeted.There are many avenues of research available and you may nail it down closer.It is safe to say I believe that the time frame I propose is close.

 

[oddcoins]

OH YEAH! Good info here guys ~ THANK YOU!!

 

[River Rat]

Just found another... 73A- VINTAGE OREGON JOURNAL JUNIORS WINGS PIN | eBay

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Oregon_Journal

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

It would appear that late 1940s was when distrubeted.There are many avenues of research available and you may nail it down closer.It is safe to say I believe that the time frame I propose is close.

I think it said 30s and 40s.