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Ornaments - World War II During World War II metals became precious materials for the war effort, as did the chemicals for lacquer. American ornaments during this period were made without the typical internal silvering to make the ornament shine, and were often simply painted with opaque stripes or colored, transparent coatings. Sometimes strips of tinsel were inserted inside the ornament to provide some sparkle. Eventually paper caps and paper inserts were substituted for the typical metal caps, one more necessity to support American troops.. Incredible sacrifices were made during this war. We think it is poignant that those sacrifices are represented through the ornaments of this period. Christmas didn't stop - it just changed a little - but that little spoke volumes! If you've seen the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy, or paid attention to the recent histories of the men and women who sacrificed so much, you'll appreciate the significance of these ornaments, and their very special time in history. These tell a special story about Christmases past. Maybe your child or grandchild will treasure all they represent.
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