{"product_id":"wwi-u-s-exempt-draft-lapel-button-whitehead-hoag","title":"WWI U.S. “Exempt” Draft Lapel Button – Whitehead \u0026 Hoag","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal World War I era U.S. “EXEMPT” lapel button, manufactured by Whitehead \u0026amp; Hoag. These small patriotic buttons were worn by men who were exempted from military service or otherwise discharged from draft obligation, helping show the public that the wearer had registered and was not simply avoiding service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front features a raised patriotic shield design with “EXEMPT U.S.” around the border. The reverse is clearly maker marked “Whitehead \u0026amp; Hoag,” a well-known American badge and button manufacturer. Nice original condition with age toning and light handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA great small WWI home front, draft, or patriotic display item. Multiple available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43046193397837,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/A51D68F0-0ACE-40B4-855F-6D255E948E7F.jpg?v=1779923791","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwi-u-s-exempt-draft-lapel-button-whitehead-hoag","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}