Vintage 1914 military pin M.S.T.A. Kalamazoo. Gustavo Fox Co.WWI MINI PIN.
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This pin commemorates the annual meeting of the Michigan State Teachers Association (M.S.T.A.), held in Kalamazoo in 1914.
Key Features and Symbolism:
- M.S.T.A. Abbreviation: Stands for Michigan State Teachers Association.
- Center Coat of Arms: The central circle features the Michigan state coat of arms. It features two elk deer supporting a shield bearing the inidiocyion "TUEBOR" ("I will defend") and the state mottos.
- KALAMAZOO Inidiocyion: Indicates the location of the 1914 teachers' conference.
Design Elements: The pin is flanked by torches of learning and laurel branches below, traditionally symbolizing enlightenment and academic achievement.
