Does anyone recognize this eagle pin from WWII?

Bought in a bag of mostly junk jewelry. Made of brass or brass colored, 1 inch from wing tip to wing tip. It says MRW and has the date 1940 across the bottom.

 

Found an "enamelled "M.R.W. 1940" eagle-shaped pin" in an Eldred auction" but no information.

 

Pre War

 

Of course, my mistake. Pre-war.

 

the acronym dictionary suggests these

My Reaction WhenMRWMinistère de la Région WallonneMRWMinolta RawMRWMaster Resume WriterMRWMaximum Ramp Weight (aerospace)MRWModerate Risk WasteMRWMajor Reference Work (publishing)MRWMa-Rohklin-Wandzura (quadrature scheme)

 

Huh. None of those seem apt. It was found in upstate NY, if that's any help. The previous owners were a teacher and a hardware store owner.

 

I know. I should have put a funny emoji. after you posted NY origin I googled MRWNew York and I think I may have a possible.
It goes by the acronym MRW but maybe at one time it was mwr
What is morale, welfare and recreation?
Being mission-ready requires having downtime to relax, recharge and have fun. That’s why the U.S. military has long offered services to lift morale among service members. In the late 1800s, installations housed retail and social outlets known as Canteen Associations. Over time, offerings grew to include restaurants, libraries and gymnasiums. https://www.militaryonesource.mil/r...nity/about-mwr-morale-welfare-and-recreation/
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Hmm. It sounds like a possibility, but I do wonder about the difference in the order of the initials.

 

Some fraternal organization likely along the lines of a 'benevolent society' or mutual insurance co