Pin

Name/Title

Pin

Entry/Object ID

2025.11.5a-d

Description

Red ribbons with white stripes in the form of a medal, bar, pin and three pieces of ribbon -- all of which represent good conduct awards given to a member of the U.S. Army -- in this case, to Charles Oliver Baxter. a = large ribbon with medal attached b = bar pin c = tiny metal bar cufflink d = three ribbons pieces

Context

These belonged to Charles Oliver Baxter (1906-1971), who was born in Highgate, VT, worked in retail sales in Pennsylvania and Middlebury, Vermont, eventually buying and running Boucher Clothing Store in Swanton. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in October of 1942 and rose in rank to a second lieutenant. It appears that he spent the war stateside.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.11

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Material

Metal, Polyester

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Charles Oliver Baxter, United States Army

Related Places

Place

Town

Swanton

County

Franklin County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America