Name/Title
Pin, AwardEntry/Object ID
2020.008.0021Description
This is a 25 year pin for work at the Benicia Arsenal. It has the Arsenal symbol on the front, a ball and flame. In the center of the ball is a small diamond. The back of the pin is marked "AI" and "10K". This may indicate it is 10 carate gold.
This pin belonged to Robert Mann. He started at the Arsenal in1904 (when there were just 75 employees) and retired in November, 1945. He would have achieved 25 years at the Arsenal in 1979. In total he served 35 years as chief clerk at the Arsenal.Collection
Benicia Historical Museum Collection
