Medal

Name/Title

Medal

Entry/Object ID

2014.TF.0024

Description

Bronze medal of the 8th U.S. Army Pacific Victors. One side includes the image of Korea with "WWII - Pacific Theater/ Stand or Die/ Korean War 1950-53" and engraved with "Mr. Foglietta." The reverse side includes "8th U.S. Army Pacific Victor" with the red octagon and white cross insignia. Red and white are the colors used to distinguish the flags of Armies. The white cross pattee divides the octagon into eight areas representing the numerical designation of the Army. Enclosed in a red velvet wrap with the Pacific Victors insignia embossed. Box #2 Item #65.

Made/Created

Date made

1950 - 1953

Material

Metal