ROA 1939 Radio Orphan Annie DECODER Secret Code Pin Ovaltine Keys Vintage Rare for Sale

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ROA 1939 Radio Orphan Annie DECODER Secret Code Pin Ovaltine Keys Vintage Rare For Sale

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ROA 1939 Radio Orphan Annie DECODER Secret Code Pin Ovaltine Keys Vintage Rare:
$95.00

ROA 1939 Radio Orphan Annie DECODER \"Secret Code\" Pin Ovaltine Crossed Keys Vintage Rare

***Good Condition. Light wear consistent with age. Light soiling and old age toning. No dents, and moves freely.

***On the inner spinning alphabet wheel, there is some tarnish on the letter \"T\" - see photos.

• The back of this item reads:

\"Official Number A 46873\"-each pin was exclusive in that it had a unique serial number on each one.

• From 1935-1940 different models were made every year. After 1941, the decoders were made of paper instead of metal, due to World War Il metal shortages.

• These decoders were issued by Ovaltine Foods, for the radio show \"Little Orphan Annie\" that they sponsored. At the close of the weekly show, a \"secret message\" was sent to provide a preview for the next show.

• Approximately 1.75in diameter, 1/8\" thick.

***Please view all the photos as they are intended to be part of the description. Please ask any questions you may have prior to purchase -- I’m always willing to take additional photos or answered detailed questions.