…- is for Victory!
During WWII, the “V” was adopted by the allies as a patriotic symbol (Victory!), and was plastered on jewelry, clothing, dishware, and all sorts of homefront items so that people could show support.
One of my favorite Victory tidbits is how the Morse code for “V” was frequently used as a design feature on these items. Dot-dot-dot-dashes are all over once you start looking for them! It’s almost like a secret code or sumpthin…
Here’s a couple pins from my WWII Sweetheart Jewelry collection that feature the …- V
Brass Victory Pin with Jeweled Inlays
Victory Lapel Pin