Military ID Bracelet

Jewelry

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

Military ID Bracelet

Entry/Object ID

NU 2024.181

Description

A sterling silver military ID bracelet. The bracelet has an oval placard with two chain link chains attached to each side, and that closes with a clasp.

Item Type

Bracelet

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Forstner Chain Corporation

Date made

1942 - 1945

Time Period

20th Century

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Inscription

Location

Front of oval piece

Transcription

HELEN E. WOODWARD

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of oval piece

Transcription

WAVES 217233

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Back of oval, next to hook

Transcription

[star] FCC [star] STERLING

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Jewelry Details

Clasp

Lobster

Chain

Curb (AKA Gourmette)

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Bracelet, Identification

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Identification

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Old Object Number

Other Number

190

Dimensions

Width

1-7/8 in

Length

7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for oval only, and do not include chain.

Materials

Material

Metal

Material Notes

Sterling silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Helen E. Woodward, Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service

Related Events

Event

World War II