Occupational Button

Name/Title

Occupational Button

Entry/Object ID

1993.27.2

Description

Round button consisting of a textile patch covered in clear plastic. The patch has a red cross in the center with the inscription, "AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER", in red on a grey border.

Context

Worn by Olive R. Franzi as a volunteer for the American Red Cross during World War II. Franzi volunteered making and rolling bandages.

Acquisition

Accession

1993.27

Source or Donor

Franzi, Olive Romerio (1920-2018)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1939 - 1945

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Badge, Identification

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Personal Identification

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Diameter

1 in

Material

Plastic, Metal, Fabric

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Franzi, Olive Romerio (1920-2018)

Person or Organization

American Red Cross

Related Places

Place

City

Montpelier

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

World War II