Name/Title
BadgeDescription
Set of 3 combat infantry badges; all have horizontal bar w/flintlock rifle on it and clutch backs; one is 3" long; rifle against blue enamel background w/silver wreath of oak leaves; 2nd one also 3" w/blue enamel background, silver wreath of oak leaves, but has a star at top of wreath; 3rd is 1-1/2" long,no enameling but does have wreath and star.
McCrea served in both WW II and Korea.
used by John R. McCrea 1919-1981
The wreath indicates exemplary conduct in combat or combat experience in a major action; the star indicates has received award twice.
Subnumbered 1988.024.005 A & B & CCollection
Mildred McCreaAcquisition
Accession
1988.024Source or Donor
Mildred M. McCreaAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Notes
Date: c. WW II - KoreaCreate Date
February 15, 2002Update Date
February 17, 2002