Disney Catalog - WWII Soldier Donald Duck Insignia Pin

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29994 Disney Catalog - WWII Soldier Donald Duck Insignia Pin

During World War II, The Walt Disney Studio was swamped with requests from the military to use Disney characters in creating distinctive unit insignia. Over a five-year period, the Studio contributed over 1,200 designs to the war effort. Disney presents part of a relatively forgotten body of Disney art that helped boost morale during the war years. One of five pins in pin set #29354. This pin depicts Donald Duck wearing a green non distinct military uniform. Donald's eyes are closed and he is saluting with his right hand as he walks towards the right. In Donald's left hand he is holding a wrench. Donald's shadow is visible behind him. This was a military logo used from 1941 to 1945