Medal, Military

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Medal, Military

Entry/Object ID

70.17.10

Description

Selective Service Medal of Dr. Clifford Wadd. Material: paper, textile, medal. (a) Selective Service Medal. Size: 2 7/8" W. x 1 1/2" L. x 1/4" D. Description: gold and royal blue striped grosgrain ribbon wrapped around and extending from a metal rectangular bar; safety pin style closure on reverse; suspended from the ribbon is a bronze disk featuring an eagle and stars and engraved: "Selective Services System World War II"; printed on reverse: "Awarded in the Name of the Congress of the United States for Faithful and Loyal Service". (b) Ribbon bar. Size: 3/8" W. x 1 3/8" L. x 1/4" thick. Description: gold and royal blue striped grosgrain ribbon over rectangular metal bar; safety pin style closure on back. [c] Lapel pin. Size: 1/8" W. x 3/4" L. Description: 1/2" diameter blue and gold enameled metal disk attached to a pin similar to a collar button. (d) Box. Size: 3 1/4" W. x 6 1/2" L. x 1" H. Description: a hinged dark blue rectangular box with gold border and gold print: "Selective Service Medal"; navy blue velvet and gold satin lining.

Context

Waseca County Military; World War II.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Medal, Military

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

January 12, 2018

Update Date

September 18, 2025