Name/Title
Pin, Lapel: Ground Observer CorpsEntry/Object ID
2023.8.1.21a,bDescription
Metal lapel pin of the Ground Observer Corps badge. The design is a blue circle shape with an inner red circle, the inner circle has the text "RCAF" written in block text, the outer circle has the words "Ground Observer Corps" written in block text. On top of the red circle is perched an eagle, this specific eagle is the one used in the Royal Canadian Armed Forces badge and uniform elements. The eagle has its talons gripped on the red circle and has its wings outstretched. The reverse of the pin has one post and a backing component to secure to clothing.Item Type
Lapel PinContext
Belonged to Roy McCooeye. RCAF eagle on top of a circle with RCAF in the centre and Ground Observer Corps around the outside edge. Possible uniform element.Collection
Artefact Collection: PrimaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Pin, LapelNomenclature Primary Object Term
Pin, ClothingNomenclature Sub-Class
Clothing AccessoriesNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Height
3.2 cmWidth
2.5 cmDimension Notes
2023-08-09
HorizontalRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ground Observer Corps, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Armed Forces, Elroy McCooeye
