Pin, Lapel

Name/Title

Pin, Lapel

Entry/Object ID

2015.7.2

Description

Military rank insignia of Edward W. Ellis for U.S. Army major, gold/brass-color metal, seven-leaved branch, folding pin clasp back, marked "STERLING" in raised print on reverse, manufacturer unknown, 1/8"h x 1 1/16"w x 5/16"d, c. 1942. Two insignia would be worn on jacket shoulders, one on shirt collar, and one on forage/overseas cap. One would have been pinned at top of each shoulder.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown

Notes

Date: 1942 c.

Dimensions

Height

1/8 in

Width

1-1/16 in

Depth

5/16 in