U.S. Military Korean War Commemorative Scarf

Name/Title

U.S. Military Korean War Commemorative Scarf

Entry/Object ID

2023.12.5

Description

Red U.S. Military Korean War scarf. Owned by Orville A. Gauger. Scarf appears to made of silk with yellow/gold embroidered "980" and two crossed cannons insignia. Scarf is held in a square flat Christmas box with candy cane design. Scarf is in Good condition with only minor signs of wear, use and storage.

Cataloged By

Matthew Adelman

Acquisition

Accession

2023.12

Source or Donor

Lodl, Char

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1950 - 1953

Notes

Date: Unknown

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scarf

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Clothing Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Search Terms

Scarf, Military, Korean War, Insignia, U.S.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Date Examined

Jun 25, 2023

Examined By

Matthew Adelman

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Orville A. Gauger

General Notes

Note

Notes: On the front of the box the scarf is held in, a hand written note of "Dads Army Scarf - 40th, Sig: - 980." Status: OK Status By: Matthew Adelman Status Date: 2023-06-25

Create Date

June 25, 2023

Update Date

July 18, 2026