This is a World War II souvenir tie clasp from Camp Forrest located in Tullahoma, Tennessee from 1942 to 1946. The tie clasp is constructed of a silver plated clasp with a brass shield with copper wings suspended by two small brass chains. The shield has an eagle in the center, with a banner in it's beak emblozoned with "E Pluribus Enum" in the center. A blue enamel banner is at the top of the shield that reads CAMP FORREST in raised brass letters. At the bottom of the shield is another blue enamel banner with TENN in raised brass letters. A red, white and blue enamel shield is on the chest of the eagle. A maker name is stamped on the back of the copper wings, but it is worn and hard to read. The enamel paint is not chipped, cracked or missing any where on the shield. Camp Forrest was named after Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. The camp covered 85,000 acres and was used as a training facility, maneuver area and POW camp while in operation. Major General George Patton used Camp Forrest to train the 2nd Armored Division while he commanded it. This pennant is in very good condition and would make a nice addition to any WWII collection.

Item # AA2304

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