Name/Title
Military ephemeraDescription
A. Aviator-goggles featuring metal framed lenses mounted on cloth backing.The lenses are dark to protect eyes from intense light or flying particles
B. U S Military ribbon bar featuring 14 awards and various military accolades and decorations. They represent a history of service and achievement in times of conflict.
C. Lapel pin designated to recognize military service for duty in the European, North Ar=frica and the Middle East during WWII. It represents the campaign ribbon.
D. Commemorative ribbon for cadet recognition.
E. Ribbon badge from the Indiana Military Department. The button pin depicts the Indiana state shield.
F. U S Military ribbon bar rack, mounted on a cloth backing and these 12 ribbons represent specific medals and awards earned by service member.
G. War ribbon awarded in WWII for acts of bravery.
H. I. U S Army collar insignias.
M. Legion of Merit awarded for meritorious conduct in outstanding service.
J. Ribbon bar same as B.
K. U S Army Combat Infantryman Badge awarded for active ground combat.
L. U S Army Master Combat Parachutist badge, also known as “jump wings”. It features a parachute design with a star and wreath above the canopy, indicating master level qualification.
S. 9 lapel pins used to fasten various awards onto clothing
N. Miniature military medal bar. The set includes multiple medals on a single bar, ribbons with various metal medal awards and was used for dress uniforms.
O. Same description as N and having different metal medals.
P. Indiana National Guard Military volunteer, awarded for service during civil disturbances, natural disasters or life saving situations.
Q. Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps award ribbon.
R. U S Roy Parachutist badge awarded to service member who completed airborne training and qualified jumps.Context
WWIICollection
John S. AndersonCreate Date
April 10, 2026Update Date
April 10, 2026
