World War I medal presented to Marshall Mason

Object/Artifact

Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2282

Description

Medal presented to Marshall Mason by Martinsburg and Berkeley County for his service during World War I. Metal pin attached to red, white, and blue ribbon; hanging from the center of the ribbon is round metal medallion. Curved along the top front of the medallion is "PRESENTED TO ONE WHO SERVED HIS COUNTRY IN HONOR" and curved along the bottom front is "WORLD WAR 1917-19"; in the center is a bird (presumably an eagle), along with crossed weapons over an anchor and a cross. On the back of the medallion is "PRESENTED TO MARSHALL MASON BY PEOPLE OF MARTINSBURG AND BERKELEY CO. W. VA.", encircled by a wreath.

Acquisition

Accession

317

Source or Donor

Jefferson County Black History Perservation Society

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

NB: No deeds of gift on file for items donated before 2011.

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1919 circa