Military pin

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Military pin

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.429

Description

Military pin formed from three horizontal, rectangular bars linked together vertically. Top and bottom bars are bronze and they read "EXPERT", while the center bar is silver and it reads "MARKSMAN". The top two bars also read "1911", while the bottom one reads "1912". Leaf motif in top left and top right hand corners of bars. Bottom bar has two loops attached at the bottom for the attachment of another bar at one time. Pin is attached to top bar on the back, horizontally.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Richard Oliver

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1911 - 1912

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

1-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (3.2 x 4.4 cm)

Material

Copper (s), Silver ?, Bronze

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Charter Room