Name/Title
Merit BadgeEntry/Object ID
2022.59.1Description
Tripart medal consisting of two rectangular bars and circular medallion. The upper bar is enameled blue and reads, "FOR MERIT". The central bar reads, "500 HOURS". The medallion is enameled blue with a logo consisting of a white, 5-pointed star with two wings and the words, "ARMY AIR FORCES / FIC / AWS".Context
Awarded to Renato Ferrari of Barre, Vermont, for aircraft spotting in Calais, Vermont, during WWIIAcquisition
Accession
2022.59Source or Donor
Ferrari, EdwardAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Norsid Co.Place
City
YonkersState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Badge, MeritNomenclature Primary Object Term
AwardNomenclature Sub-Class
Achievement SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallWidth
3/4 inDepth
3/16 inLength
1-1/2 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ferarri, Renato Orfeo (1907-1994)Person or Organization
United States Army Air CorpsRelated Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
Town
CalaisCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America