Name/Title
Bronze Star medal boxEntry/Object ID
2025.1014.41.3Description
Box for Peter Fiedler's Bronze Star medal. Interior has imprint from medal over the years.Context
Peter Fiedler was the first captain of the nuclear cruiser USS Texas (CGN-39) from October 1975 to January 1979. He supervised construction, and took official command on September 10, 1977, when the cruiser was commissioned.
The Bronze Star Medal was awarded for heroic achievements or service, and meritorious achievements or service. The medal was made via an executive order by FDR on February 4, 1944, and awarded retroactively beginning on December 7, 1941.Collection
Collection (Peter B. Fiedler), Historical CollectionsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Box, JewelryNomenclature Primary Object Term
Box, AccessoryNomenclature Sub-Class
Personal Carrying & Storage GearNomenclature Class
Personal GearNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects
