Pin, Lapel
- Object Name:
- Pin, Lapel
- Object ID:
- 2021.035.05
- Date:
- circa 1947
- Description:
- Pin. United States Air Force. Roughly square metal pin with amber enamel eagle; circular medallion in center. Text: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / AIR FORCE / MCMXLVII". Stamped on reverse, "AMERICAN / US / LEGION / MADE IN USA". Pin on reverse, with removable circular brass clasp stamped "MADE IN / USA".
- Material:
- Metal
Enamel - Dimensions:
- H-1 W-1 Dia-0.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Elliott A. Thompson (1920-2012) of Canterbury, NH, who served as First Lieutenant and B-24 pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. His bomber was shot down over Italy on January 31, 1944. He parachuted out, was captured, and held as a prisoner of war in Stalag Luft 1 in Barth, Germany, until the camp was liberated on April 30, 1945.
The donor is the daughter of Elliott A. Thompson. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Sue Ellen Thompson
- People:
- Thompson, Elliott A. (1920-2012)
- Subjects:
- Medals, World War II, Prisoners of war, Air forces, Eagle
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