What is a Victory, Liberty , Loan Lapel Pin?

[Southern Brass]

I recently found this lapel pin that has Victory, Liberty ,Loan on the front with what appears to be a roman soilder holding a shield in one hand and a lighting bolt over its head . Can't really tell due to it being old. On the back side it says"PRESENTED FOR PATRIOTIC SERVICE" 5635.When was these issued and what war? WWI or WWII . I couldnt find any info on this pin online .

 

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[Uncle Jeff]

WWI From my quick search the number is a serial number and you may be able to find out who it was awarded to...
RARE WWI US Victory Liberty Loan award badge NUMBERED

 

[surf]

"A fifth bond issue relating to World War I was released on April 21, 1919. Consisting of $4.5 billion of gold notes at 4.75% interest, they matured after 4 years but could be redeemed by the government after 3. Exempt from all income taxes, they were called at the time "the last of the series of five Liberty Loans."[15] However they were also called the "Victory Liberty Loan," and appear this way on posters of the period." Liberty bond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Nice find, SB!

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[Sobo]

That is a very neat piece, that would have a special place in my collection.