In the Spirit of Valentine’s Day we are pleased to announce our Love Letter Contest!
To enter:
* Please send your original, unpublished letter (in English) for consideration along with the your name, address, and phone number.
* Limit your entry to under 100 lines.
* The winning letter may be excerpted for display on www.BlueRibbonSalvage.com.
* Submit your entry by email to Melissa@BlueRibbonSalvage.com by 5:00 PM on February 7, 2012.
* There will be one winner and he/she will be notified on February 8, 2012.
The prize is a necklace comprised of a 1924 Medal from the Belgian Newspaper Le Soir~ “The Evening”, faceted round Garnet beads, antiqued brass chain and a hook closure for an adjustable length. Make your sweetheart feel prized!
1927 Spirit of St. Louis commemorative compass necklace.
1930′s French motorcycling necklace.
Turn of the century steering wheel compass necklace.
1930′s Boxing Mandallion.
During World War II, many American troops were transported from Germany to France for return to the States in a rough-riding boxcars which carried 40 men or 8 horses (40 hommes et 8 chevaux). Veterans’ memories of travel in the rickety, unheated cars are pretty vivid; some men even resorted to building fires inside them to keep warm on the long, slow trips.
1880′s French Cycling Sterling Medal ~ absolutely stunning necklace.
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1920 New York school garden medal.
Late 19th century French medal celebrating the beautiful child.
1925 Celebrating the Artigas Monument in Uruguay.
Primary school education medal.
For great speed.
The Sterling prize fighter.
