United States Military Police Corps insignia pin

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

United States Military Police Corps insignia pin

Entry/Object ID

2308

Description

United States Military Police Corps insignia pin. Insignia features two crossed U.S. Model 1805 flintlock pistols. "L.I.G.I." embossed on back of pin. The insignia was approved in 1922. The U.S. Model 1805 flintlock pistol manufactured at Harpers Ferry Armory was selected for the insignia because it was the first U.S. military pistol and remained the Army model for many years.

Acquisition

Accession

237

Source or Donor

Glymph, James

Acquisition Method

Gift